A middle manager strongly opposes a proposed change that would involve transferring two of her best employees to a new division. She believes that the change will cause lowered performance in her department, and that her status in the organization will drop. The manager's resistance to the change is based on:
A) lack of understanding.
B) different assessment.
C) self-interest.
D) low tolerance for change.
E) none of the above.

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The manager's strong opposition to transferring her best employees indicates that she is focused on self-interest rather than the potential benefits to the organization. She may be worried about how the change will affect her status within the organization and is not considering the potential benefits of the change.

A Middle Manager Strongly Opposes a Proposed Change That Would