In the Context of Resistance to Change in an Organization

question 26

Multiple Choice

In the context of resistance to change in an organization, which of the following is the difference between employee resistance and management resistance?

• A) Management resistance is overt, whereas employee resistance is always covert.
• B) Management resistance is more likely to occur at the conceptualization and planning stage, whereas employee resistance is more likely to arise at the point of implementation.
• C) Management resistance is most likely to occur when the change is perceived as unnecessary, whereas employee resistance is most likely to occur when the change is perceived as necessary.
• D) Management resistance is passive, whereas employee resistance is always active in nature.

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Definitions:

Group Think

A phenomenon where a group's desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Individual

Pertaining to a single person or thing, separate from others, emphasizing the importance of personal identity.

Agenda

A list or plan outlining items to be discussed or acted upon in a meeting or gathering.

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates, encompassing both natural and built aspects.