According to the ____ image of managing change, with respect to sustaining change, to the extent to which intended outcomes are achieved, this is primarily the result of environmental factors, not management intervention.
A) Caretaker
B) Coach
C) Interpreter
D) Nurturer

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The caretaker image of managing change suggests that organizations are like gardens that need tending and maintenance. In this image, sustaining change is primarily the result of environmental factors, such as providing the right conditions for growth, rather than management intervention. Therefore, choice A is the best answer. Coach, Interpreter, and Nurturer all suggest a more active role for management in sustaining change.

According to the ____ Image of Managing Change, with Respect