Jaime thought - to himself - that the change proposed by management was reasonable. However, he wanted to be liked and accepted by his coworkers, most of whom vocally opposed the change. Therefore, he joined his coworkers in criticizing management for the change. This is an example of resistance brought about by
A)misunderstanding.
B)different assessments.
C)peer pressure.
D)self-interest.
E)management tactics.

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Jaime's resistance to the change was influenced by peer pressure, as he wanted to be liked and accepted by his coworkers who opposed the change. He prioritized his desire for social acceptance over his agreement with the management's proposal.

Jaime Thought - to Himself - That the Change Proposed