When Howard Announced a Change in the Way Hours Would

Multiple Choice

When Howard announced a change in the way hours would be billed at his law firm, the junior partners resisted and questioned the reason for the change. Instead of addressing their concerns, Howard said, "It's already been decided. It's going to happen." The junior partners ended up resenting the change instead of trying to see if it benefitted them. What change-specific reason contributed to the resistance?

A) Misunderstanding
B) Different assessments
C) Peer pressure
D) Self-interest
E) Management tactics