Which of the Following Is NOT One of Dawson and Andriopoulos's

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of Dawson and Andriopoulos's "general lessons" concerning change management practice?

• A) Change leaders need to be politically sensitive and astute as change is a political process.
• B) It is important to learn from both positive and negative experiences.
• C) Communication is fundamentally important in steering processes in desired directions.
• D) Many assumptions can be taken for granted, and time should not be wasted questioning these assumptions.

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