Question

You are the production manager for Connor's Construction, Inc. You decide to change the production procedure to increase efficiency. One of your long-time foremen is resisting the change, insisting that the idea won't work. Which of the following obstacle is he exhibiting?

Answer 1

Answer:

Different assessment and goals.

Explanation:

In this issue there is resistance to change related to evaluation and different objectives, as the production manager has made a decision to change production processes in order to increase efficiency, and one of his employees does not believe the idea. This is because there are different perspectives among employees in an organization, resistance to change affects each individual differently and leads them not to support significant changes that will change the process that already exists in the organization. It is usually related to individual beliefs and insecurity to novelties. To break barriers to resistance to change, it is essential that the manager adopt clear and direct communication and present the benefits linked to change.