According to the _____ image of managing change, with respect to sustaining change, change outcomes will be determined primarily by contextual factors and not by management intervention.
A) caretaker
B) coach
C) interpreter
D) nurturer

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The caretaker image of managing change suggests that sustaining change outcomes will depend largely on contextual factors and not on management intervention. The caretaker image emphasizes the need for managers to work with existing structures and traditions in the organization, rather than attempting to impose change from the top down. This approach may be more effective in situations where employees are resistant to change or where there is a strong organizational culture. The other images (coach, interpreter, nurturer) all suggest a more active role for management in shaping change outcomes.

According to the _____ Image of Managing Change, with Respect