The Textbook Suggests That Resistance to Change Represents

question 40

Multiple Choice

The textbook suggests that resistance to change represents:

• A)a resource rather than an impediment to change.
• B)incidents in which employees are happy with the status quo and do not want any change in their organization.
• C)the change agent's distorted perceptions of employee behavior based on their own doubts about the success of the change process.
• D)indications that change is not required in the organization.
• E)Resistance to change represents all of these statements.

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Definitions:

Red-Circling

A human resources policy where an employee's pay is maintained at a higher rate than the current maximum for their role, typically due to organizational changes or role reclassification.

Demotion

The act of reducing an employee's rank or position, often accompanied by a decrease in salary and responsibilities.

Benchmark Jobs

Jobs used as reference points when setting salaries and benefits for other positions within the organization.

Gender Bias

The unfair difference in treatment or attitude towards individuals based on their gender, rather than their skills, capabilities, or experience.