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

Analyze the decision-making process of competitive firms regarding production and sales in the short run.

Calculate profit or loss based on the concepts of total revenue, average revenue, and marginal revenue.

Identify characteristics of competitive markets and the behavior of firms within such markets.

Understand the impact of market structures on the pricing and profit-maximizing strategies of firms.

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