The Diffusion of an Innovation May Be Difficult to Accomplish

question 173

Multiple Choice

The diffusion of an innovation may be difficult to accomplish because

• A)it lacks the support and commitment of top management.
• B)the setting of the pilot project may differ significantly from other units in the organization.
• C)union resistance.
• D)management reward systems tend to concentrate on traditional performance measures.
• E)All of the above

Understand the mechanisms and importance of attitudinal structuring in negotiations.

Learn about intrapersonal conflicts and the conditions that intensify such conflicts.

Recognize the implications of principled negotiation in establishing desired relationships and attitudes.

Learn from real-world examples of conflict management and negotiation in professional settings.

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