How do individuals make sense of change? What motivates people to embrace or resist change?
Managing People
Please read the following sections contained in the textbook: Chapters 2 and 3
Please respond to the following. Each response should be in your own words (paraphrase the information in the textbook or other source). Also, cite the source of your information next to the information.
CHAPTER THREE:
How do individuals make sense of change? What motivates people to embrace or resist change? How can trust be developed and sustained during times of change? What determines employees’ willingness to change?
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Different groups of people have various mindsets and views regarding organizational change. Some perceive it as an opportunity for personal growth while others depict it as a threat to their ‘comfort zone.’ In order to make sense of change, some people consider the benefits and drawbacks associated with it. The employees resist change if it affects their daily operations in the workplace. Most of them fear the unknown. This mostly happens when they do not know the aftermath of the change (Kaufman, 2017). Additionally, when the reason for the change is not apparent, a misunderstanding may come up between the management and the employees……….
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