Which of These Conditions Tend to Aid the Diffusion of Change

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of these conditions tend to aid the diffusion of change to other parts of the organization?

• A)The pilot project has received favourable media attention.
• B)Top management is committed to the change.
• C)Participants in the pilot project are able to explain the process easily enough to people in other parts of the organization.
• D)Managers who support and reinforce the desired behaviours.
• E)All of these tend to aid the diffusion of changE.

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