Question

This step requires senior management to develop an image of a desired future state. It acts as an easy slogan to guide stakeholders' actions and decision making. Which of the following steps of Kotter's change model is best described by the given statement?a. Creating a visionb. Consolidating improvement and producing more changec. Communicating the visiond. Establishing a sense of urgencyself-directedunrealisticrealistic

Answer 1

Answer:

The statement to develop an image of a desired future state is Kotter's:

a. Creating a vision

Explanation:

Ordinarily, there are many change models.  But for John Kotter, he has an integrated 8-step Change Model which details the series of steps one can take in order to alter the narrative in a company.  The steps he enumerated are as follows:

"One: Create a sense of Urgency.

Two: Form a Powerful Coalition to support your change efforts.

Three: Create a Vision for Change, which defines the future destination.

Four: Communicate the Vision, without which, no lasting success can be achieved.

Five: Remove Obstacles on the way.

Six: Create Short-Term Wins.  They are important for encouragement and sustainability of the moment.

Step Seven: Build on the Change.  Do not allow slack to prevail.

Eight: Anchor the Changes in Corporate Culture and they will become entrenched and indispensable."