What Is the Most Common Order of Employee Reactions to Change

question 104

Multiple Choice

What is the most common order of employee reactions to change?

• A) resistance, denial, commitment, exploration
• B) denial, resistance, exploration, commitment
• C) exploration, resistance, commitment, denial
• D) resistance, exploration, denial, commitment.

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Definitions:

Structural Innovations

Changes or advancements in organizational, societal, or technological structures aimed at improvement or solving problems.

Path-goal Theory

A leadership theory that focuses on how leaders motivate their followers to achieve goals by clarifying the path, removing obstacles, and offering rewards.

Emotional Needs

Fundamental human needs for emotional support and validation, including the need for love, acceptance, and a sense of belonging.

Positive Exchanges

Interactions that are mutually beneficial and foster positive relations between individuals or groups.