Resistance to Change

All of the following are sources of organizational resistance to change except:

• limited focus of change.

• structural inertia.

• security.

• threat to established power relationships.

What can be done to reduce resistance to change?

• Focus on changing one level (organizational, group, and individual) at a time,

• Involve employees,

• Let those who are satisfied with the status quo lead the way,

• Both A) and B),

• All of the above

Which of the following strategies for dealing with resistance to change is most appropriate when the resistance is caused by a fear of the unknown?

• participation and involvement

• negotiation and agreement

• none of the above

Resistance to change can manifest itself through:

• absenteeism.

• sabotaging production machines.

• filing unfounded grievances.

• unwillingness to cooperate.

• All of the above

Indicate whether the following statement is true or false:

Because change causes conflict, bargaining can counter resistance to change.

• True

• False