______________ change occurs when an organization is forced to change in response to an unanticipated event in the external or organizational environment.

A) radical
B) incremental
C) reactive
D) anticipatory
E) dysfunctional

Reactive Change

Modifications or adjustments made in response to emerging issues or problems within an organization, rather than anticipating them ahead of time.

External Environment

Consists of all factors outside an organization that can affect its performance, including economic conditions, competitors, and regulatory policies.