When Managers Let People Who Will Be Affected by an Impending

question 131

Multiple Choice

When managers let people who will be affected by an impending change know the reasons for the change,the ____ stage of the Lewin model of organization change has been reached.

• A)implementing
• B)recognizing
• C)unfreezing
• D)transforming
• E)refreezing

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Definitions:

Natural Selection

Mechanism of evolutionary change caused by environmental selection of organisms most fit to reproduce; results in adaptation to the environment.

Fixed-Action Pattern

A fixed-action pattern is a sequence of unlearned, innate behaviors that is triggered by a specific stimulus and is carried to completion once started.

Egg Rolling

A traditional activity in which eggs are rolled on the ground, often associated with Easter celebrations.

Learning

Relatively permanent change in an animal’s behavior that results from practice and experience.