Which of the following statements regarding reasons employees resist change is correct?
A)people may not welcome the change currently proposed,but they do not usually place those changes into any past context,so former unsuccessful changes have little impact on the situation.
B)people resist change even if it is personally beneficial to them.
C)people are less likely to resist a change that is big in scope and has far reaching consequences.
D)people resist change that negatively impacts their influence and power in the firm.

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Research shows that employees may resist change if it negatively impacts their influence and power in the firm. Options A, B, and C are incorrect as they are not supported by research. People often resist change because they have had negative experiences with change in the past, and they may not be willing to take the risk again. Additionally, people are more likely to resist change if they perceive it as a threat to their job security, social relationships, or power and control within the organization.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Reasons Employees Resist Change