11 Questions
What characterizes Stage 1 Denial in the context of organizational change?
Employees resist accepting that changes are happening.
What is the typical attitude of employees in Stage 2 Defense during organizational change?
Justifying their previous positions and way of doing things.
Which of the following best describes Stage 3 Discarding in the context of organizational change?
Employees understand that change is inevitable and start discarding old ways.
What is the main focus of Stage 4 Adaptation during organizational change?
Spending time learning about changes and testing new systems.
During which stage of organizational change do employees become amalgamated in the new culture?
Stage 5 Internalization
What is a common outcome experienced by employees in Stage 4 Adaptation during organizational change?
Increased frustration and rising anger among employees.
What does the term 'ontology' refer to?
The nature of existence and how we understand what it means to exist
Which perspective emphasizes the importance of causal relationships and building a robust science of society?
Objective world
What is the aim of the epistemological position?
To understand how people make sense and interpret the world they are a part of
What does the term 'epistemology' refer to?
The study of the nature of knowledge and our understanding of what knowledge is
Which approach is recommended for developing plausible explanations of observable and unobservable phenomena?
Qualitative data and inductive reasoning
Test your knowledge on the stages of organizational change management, such as denial and defense. Learn about how employees react to changes in the organization and the common behaviors exhibited during these stages.
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