Asked by Shreyans Nanavati on Apr 24, 2024

Which of the following characteristics does NOT accurately describe the behaviour of a change agent who uses a force-coercion strategy?

A) The change agent avoids political alliances.
B) The change agent uses formal authority along with rewards and punishments.
C) The change agent tries to identify people's vested interests and then apply pressure to those interests.
D) The change agent exploits any weakness that he/she discovers.
E) The change agent believes that people are basically motivated by self-interest and what the situation offers in terms of potential gains or losses.

Force-Coercion Strategy

Pursues change through formal authority and/or the use of rewards or punishments.

Political Alliances

Partnerships or associations formed between political entities, such as countries or parties, to advance shared goals or interests.

Formal Authority

indicates the legitimate power granted to an individual or organization by virtue of position or office to make decisions, command resources, or govern.

  • Master the strategies for bypassing resistance to change.