Understanding the Kubler-Ross Change Curve

What was the original purpose of the Kubler-Ross Change Curve?

• To explain how individuals respond to changes in the workplace.

• To describe the emotional changes people experience during grief.

• To outline strategies for effective change management in organizations.

• To visualize the progression of emotions over time in a bell curve.

Which of the following best describes the "Anger" stage of the Kubler-Ross Change Curve?

• Employees feel blindsided and surprised by the change.

• Employees try to negotiate or compromise to delay the change.

• Employees express frustration, blame leadership, or resist further.

• Employees feel overwhelmed and unsure about their role in the new environment.

In which stage of the Kubler-Ross Change Curve do employees explore the new situation and test how they fit into the change processes or system?

• Denial

• Bargaining

• Experimentation

• Acceptance