Describe Which Stage of Change Each of the Following Situations

question 49

Essay

Describe which stage of change each of the following situations represents,and provide two appropriate strategies in each case to help the person move forward in the cycle of change.
• José wants to get back into shape,but he can't figure out how to fit activity into his day and doesn't know what to do next about his desire to change.
• Ellen has tried unsuccessfully to quit smoking in the past and now assumes that she won't ever be able to quit.
• Gary has decided to improve his diet,beginning in two weeks;he has already started to change by eating cereal for breakfast at home one day per week rather than picking up his usual fast food breakfast on the way to his first class.

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Definitions:

Accountability

The requirement to show performance results to a supervisor.

Differentiation

The process of making a product or service stand out as unique or different from others in the market, often by focusing on unique qualities or features.

Structural Elaboration

The process of adding complexity and detail to an organization's structure to support its goals and activities.

Departmentalisation

Departmentalisation refers to the process of dividing an organization into distinct departments, allowing specialization according to function, product, market, or geographical location.