New River Valley Community College Would Like to Add an E-Commerce

question 153

Multiple Choice

New River Valley Community College would like to add an e-commerce program to their curriculum,since the demand for graduates from these programs has increased dramatically in recent years.The introduction of such a program would require the hiring of a number of new faculty members.So far,the college has been unable to develop the program.The change has been blocked because the administrators cannot reallocate sufficient funds between departments in the college's personnel budget to allow the hiring of the necessary faculty.These funds have been committed for the long term since the majority of the faculty at New River Valley Community College are tenured.This would most appropriately be considered an example of ____ as a source of organizational resistance to change.

• A) economic reasons
• B) organization culture
• C) resource limitations
• D) organization design

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Definitions:

Private

Pertaining to or owned by an individual or entity not affiliated with the government or public sectors.

Common

Referring to something usual, shared, or widespread; often contrasted with what is unique or uncommon.

Strong Cultures

Corporate or organizational cultures that are highly cohesive, with shared values and norms guiding employee behavior and contributing positively to the organization's performance.

Flexible

Capable of adapting to changes and varying circumstances without significant difficulty, often considered an advantageous trait in individuals and organizations.