Chapter 5, Problem 10DQ

Consider the statement, “The only thing in business that does not change is the need to change.” Do you agree? What are your views on this saying?

Work and significant professional endeavors will continue to change at an ever-increasing rate. What are the top factors that will drive such change? Why are such factors important to consider and discuss?

Define systems thinking, and explain why it is an important skill for business professionals.

As a manager, how would you deal with resistance to change when you suspect that employees’ fears of job loss are well-founded? What recommendations would you make to the company to help facilitate the transition for employees even if the company does have to downsize?

Employees fiercely resist change in organisations due to the way it is managed from the outset. In words/style or in tabular form, detail the three phases in which change should be implemented to minimise or eradicate resistance as well as gain the commitment, and buy-in of those who will be affected by the change.

Every organization is different and change must be tailored to meet the needs of the people for successful outcomes to occur. Select one: True False

In Implementing change, there's always anticipated resistance from the various stakeholders affected by the change. Explain reasons why workers may resist change?

Atomic Habits offers a framework for improving every day. Chapters 4–7 focus on the 1st Law – Make It Obvious. Instructions Read Chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7 of Atomic Habits. Assume that you work for Amazon as  your publicly-traded BIA project. Write a persuasive email  to your supervising manager summarizing what you learned from your reading and how it would benefit the company to train employees on what you read in chapters 4–7. Your email must be persuasive and should include responses to the following questions: In your opinion, what were the three most valuable principles taught in these chapters? Why? How will training employees on these chapters help them personally and professionally? How will training employees on these chapters benefit the company as a whole?

As a manager, how would you deal with resistance to change when you suspect that employees’ fears of job loss are well-founded? Give an example of what you might do or have done as a manager to improve the situation and why