Exam 6: Managing Change, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship

Lewin's change model includes all of the following steps, except __________.

You are upset that the company is implementing a new policy for swapping scheduled shifts.The new policy requires employees to send a 48-hour notice when swapping scheduled shifts and waiting for supervisor approval before an actual swap can occur.You feel that the current policy in which employees can swap shifts at any time without supervisor approval is sufficient and that a change is not necessary.You don't see how the new policy can be implemented without becoming an inconvenience to both employees and supervisors, causing inefficiency in scheduling.What it at the core of your resistance to change?

How do the four management functions relate to change?

What is the first step to take after selecting a new business venture?

A new policy at work requires Jaxon to wear slacks every day of the week.Previously, he enjoyed wearing khakis or golf shorts to work on occasion.Since he works at a call center, he is never face-to-face with customers and does not like or understand this new policy.He does not understand the need for this new policy and is considering asking his management for explanation.He hopes he can still find a way to wear whatever pants or shorts he wants.We would consider Jaxon to be in which stage of the change process?