Threat-based resistance to innovation or change can be either internal or external to a social venture. Which of the following is an example of external threat-based resistance?
A) People see the change as a personal threat to them in some way
B) People believe the change challenges their core values or those of the venture
C) People think that the change may require that they develop new skills and competencies
D) The market being served by the social venture might perceive a risk if it threatens to disrupt the status quo

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External threat-based resistance refers to resistance coming from outside the social venture. In this case, the market being served by the social venture perceives a risk if the proposed change disrupts the status quo. This can manifest in the form of reduced demand, decreased revenue, or negative publicity. Choices A, B, and C are examples of internal threat-based resistance, where individuals within the social venture resist change because they perceive it as a personal threat or a challenge to their core values or because it requires them to develop new skills or competencies.

Threat-Based Resistance to Innovation or Change Can Be Either Internal