AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Organizational change in particular is notoriously complex, so executing a well-planned change process does not guarantee predictable results. Therefore, you must prepare a variety of change options, from the planned change process to trial-and-error.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stage 2: Investigation In this stage, people in the organization begin to investigate options for change. They begin to create a vision or picture of what the organization could look like after the changes. They should also determine, at this stage, the readiness of the organization to change.

Detailed explanation-3: -Five stages of change have been conceptualized for a variety of problem behaviors. The five stages of change are precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.

Detailed explanation-4: -These can be visualised on the change curve. The stages are shock, anger, acceptance and commitment. People’s initial reaction to the change will likely be shock or denial as they refuse to accept that change is happening.