Which of the following statements is true of resistance to change?
A) Employees are more likely to resist change if they have to participate in planning and implementing the change process.
B) Employees are more likely to resist change if they are asked to focus on short-term wins, rather than long-term goals.
C) It decreases when change efforts receive significant managerial support.
D) It is used to manage innovation in more certain environments during periods of incremental change.

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Resistance to change can be decreased when there is significant managerial support for the change effort. A and B are incorrect as they suggest factors that may increase resistance to change. D is incorrect as it suggests that resistance to change is a deliberate strategy used to manage innovation, which is not necessarily true.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Resistance to Change