CHANGE-MANAGEMENT-FOUNDATION · Question #28
According to the Bechard and Harris change formula' which response will increase an individual's dissatisfaction with the status quo?
The correct answer is B. Communicate the danger of inaction. The Beckhard and Harris change formula is a tool to assess the readiness and motivation for change in an organization. The formula states that change will happen when D x V x F > R, where D is dissatisfaction with the status quo, V is vision of the desired future state, F is…
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According to the Bechard and Harris change formula' which response will increase an individual's dissatisfaction with the status quo?
Options
- AAmend performance targets during the change
- BCommunicate the danger of inaction
- CClarify the steps users need to take
- DFocus on the benefits of the change
How the community answered
(54 responses)- A13% (7)
- B76% (41)
- C4% (2)
- D7% (4)
Explanation
The Beckhard and Harris change formula is a tool to assess the readiness and motivation for change in an organization. The formula states that change will happen when D x V x F > R, where D is dissatisfaction with the status quo, V is vision of the desired future state, F is first steps or action plan for the change, and R is resistance to change. To increase an individual's dissatisfaction with the status quo, one possible action is to communicate the danger of inaction, such as the risks, threats, or losses that may occur if no change is made. This can create a sense of urgency and need for change among the individual. The other options are not actions that will increase dissatisfaction with the status quo, but rather actions that will address other factors in
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