Embracing Change at Work

 

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Match the stages of emotion to the corresponding reactions to organizational change.

• Passive acceptance- People stop resisting the change - They stop resisting and assume that the change will happen
• Shock - People are neither negative nor positive about the change - They feel numb about the change
• Anger - People argue against and complain about the change - They resent the change and resist it
• Denial - People think the change won’t affect them or won't happen - They argue that the change won’t happen
• Active acceptance - People become proactive about integrating the changes - They try to integrate the change into their work
• Exploration - People consider how the change is likely to impact them - They examine what the change means for them

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What are some reasons why people might struggle to accept organizational change?

• Fear of change

• Skepticism about the benefits

• Concern about changes to ways of working

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What are the characteristics of successful change agents?

• Willingness to help others adapt to the change

• A focus on the future

• A positive outlook on the change

• Self-motivation

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What are common characteristics of successful change agents?

• They discuss the change positively with others

• They help others embrace the change

• They're proactive and self-motivated

• They focus on the future

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What are some drivers of organizational change?

• A new, aggressive competitor

• A change in company structure

• A rethinking of the corporate mission

• A revision of company policies

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What are some common causes of organizational change?

• A new vision for the organization

• Product innovations from employees

• A restructuring of teams

• New legislation on corporate transparency

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Organizational change can result in what benefits?

• Employees have new opportunities

• Employees grow and learn new skills

• Monotony is broken

• Processes are improved

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What are the positive results that can stem from organizational change?

• Fresh opportunities

• More efficient processes

• Employee growth

• New ways of thinking

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Why do some people resist organizational change?

• They aren’t convinced about the benefits of the change

• They fear they will struggle to adapt to new ways of working

• They see the change as a potential threat