Unit 4 AOS 2 Change - High Risk Strategies

Which of the following is considered a high-risk strategy for overcoming employee resistance to change?

• Manipulation

• Empowerment

• Communication

• Support

High-risk strategies are often associated with which type of management approach?

• Participative

• Democratic

• Autocratic

• Laissez-faire

Manipulation as a high-risk strategy involves:

• Providing clear and truthful information

• Selectively leaving out relevant information

• Engaging employees in decision-making

• Offering incentives for change

What is a potential consequence of using manipulation as a strategy?

• Increased trust between employees and management

• Reduced resistance to change in the long term

• Improved working relationships

• Employees feeling tricked and increasing resistance

Why might manipulation be considered an unethical practice?

• It always leads to positive outcomes.

• It involves deceiving employees to achieve a desired outcome.

• It fosters open communication and transparency.

• It encourages employee involvement in decision-making.

What is a typical example of a threat used as a high-risk strategy?

• Offering additional training

• Reducing employee workloads

• Providing bonuses for compliance

• Threatening job termination if changes are not accepted

How can threats impact employee morale?

• They can lead to resentment and lower morale.

• They create a sense of job security.

• They always boost morale.

• They foster a positive work environment.

Which of the following is a major risk of using high-risk strategies like manipulation or threats?

• Immediate and sustainable change

• Long-term improvement in employee relations

• A decrease in workplace conflicts

• The potential for industrial sabotage and increased resistance

What is the primary reason some managers might choose high-risk strategies?

• To build strong relationships with employees

• To quickly enforce changes without investing time in other strategies

• To involve employees in the change process

• To ensure transparent communication

Which of the following best describes the long-term effect of high-risk strategies on working relationships?

• They create instability and damage working relationships.

• They strengthen working relationships.

• They have no impact on working relationships.

• They improve trust and collaboration.