Selective Information Processing Is a Major Force for Resistance to Change

question 52

Multiple Choice

Selective information processing is a major force for resistance to change. It indicates that ________.

• A) changes in organizational patterns may threaten the expertise of specialized groups so these groups tend to resist change
• B) individuals hear what they want to hear and they ignore information that challenges the world they've created
• C) limited changes in subsystems tend to be nullified by the larger system
• D) groups in the organization that control sizable resources often resist change
• E) even if individuals want to change their behavior, group norms may act as a constraint

Understand the implications of committing logical fallacies in argumentation.

Apply the concepts of logical reasoning to evaluate the validity of arguments.

Recognize the importance of objectivity in constructing sound arguments.

Analyze arguments for fallacious reasoning in various contexts.

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