Bob and Ray Are Thinking of Buying a Sofa

question 14

Multiple Choice

Bob and Ray are thinking of buying a sofa.Bob's utility function is U_B (S, M_B) = (1 + S ) M_B and Ray's utility function is U_R (S, M_R) = (3 + S ) M_R, where S = 0 if they don't get the sofa and S = 1 if they do and where M_B and M_R are the amounts of money they have respectively to spend on their private consumptions.Bob has a total of $2,000 to spend on the sofa and other stuff.Ray has a total of $2,400 to spend on the sofa and other stuff.The maximum amount that they could pay for the sofa and still arrange to both be better off than without it is

• A)$2,400.
• B)$800.
• C)$1,600.
• D)$850.
• E)$3,200.

Recognize the significance of resistance to change as feedback for improving change initiatives.

Identify various approaches to implementing change and their relative effectiveness.

Understand the impact of organizational culture and diversity on change management.

Comprehend the benefits and limitations of different change strategies including force-coercion and shared power.

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Definitions:

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