What Strategy Should Managers Use for Overcoming Resistance to Change

question 128

Multiple Choice

What strategy should managers use for overcoming resistance to change if the concern is prevention rather than cure?

• A) Education and communication
• B) Explicit and implicit coercion
• C) Negotiation and agreement
• D) Manipulation and co-optation
• E) Participation and involvement

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Definitions:

Non-controlling Interest

A stake in a company that is less than 50%, implying that the holder does not have control over the company's operations.

Equity

The value of an ownership interest in a company, calculated as company assets minus its liabilities and representing the net assets owned by shareholders.

Acquisition Date

The exact date on which control of a business is obtained by the acquirer, upon which the acquirer applies acquisition accounting.

Non-controlling Interest

The portion of equity interest in a subsidiary not attributable to the parent company.