Adam's Ants, Inc

question 26

Multiple Choice

Adam's Ants, Inc. has decided to restructure the entire organization. You hold a meeting with your employees to notify them of the change. You do not give them any detailed information. Which of the barriers to change would you expect your employees to exhibit?

• A) Disagreements about the benefits
• B) Uncertainty about the future
• C) A lack of trust
• D) Fear of organizational loss
• E) All of these

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Definitions:

Negatively Reinforced

Refers to the process of increasing a behavior by removing or avoiding a negative outcome or stimulus.

Positively Reinforced

The process of increasing the likelihood of a behavior by following it with a desirable outcome or reward.

Unpleasant Stimulus

A negative or harmful stimulus that causes discomfort or aversion in an individual.

Punished

The act of imposing a penalty or negative consequence on someone or something as a result of their behavior or actions.