Libby is in charge of implementing the new calendar system for her school. The school decided to move from a 5-day to a 7-day rotation schedule. She knew that the new schedule change would be hard for people to accept at first. She decided to clearly explain to employees the problem with the old schedule and the benefits to this new schedule. Libby planned to use which method to reduce resistance to change?

A) education and communication
B) coercion
C) manipulation
D) consultation

Education and Communication

The use of training and effective communication strategies to inform, educate, and improve understanding among individuals or groups.

Resistance to Change

The reluctance or refusal to adapt to new methods, practices, or conditions, often due to fear, comfort with the status quo, or perceived threats.

7-day Rotation Schedule

A scheduling system in which employees or tasks rotate through a set pattern over a seven-day period, often used to cover continuous operations or services.