Management Fundamentals 7th Edition by Robert N. Lussier

Exercise 34

The following critical-thinking questions can be used for class discussion and/or as written assignments to develop communication skills. Be sure to give complete explanations for all questions.

Which of the reasons for resisting change do you believe is most common?

Step 1 of 3

Change is driven by environment and management functions. When internal or external environment change, organization need to adapt to those changes. Managers implement plans as part of their day to day functioning and that leads to change.

Most of the failure in implementing change is owing to employees resisting change. There are several reasons for resistance of change.