Question

Jane started a bunny rescue organization to rescue unwanted pet rabbits in her state. A year later her organization had met its objective, but rather than shut down and lose their jobs, the employees and officers of the organization decided to change their mission to rescuing unwanted potbelly pigs. What is this an example of?

Answer 1

Answer: This is an exaple of goal displacement.

Explanation:

Goal displacement is a situation where organizations replace their original goal for an alternative one. The new goal often is in the interest of the organization members. The objective of this goal displacement is to ensure the organization's prosperity and continuity.

In this case, the members of Jane's organization chose another goal (rescuing potbelly pigs) instead of losing their jobs after the initial goal (rescuing bunnies) was accomplished.