As a new graduate, you recognize that one of the reasons to introduce change is to:
a. solve a problem. c. sort out the causes of chaos.
b. maintain relationships. d. acknowledge that change is inevitable.
A
There are three basic reasons to introduce a change: 1) to solve a problem, 2) to improve efficiency,
and 3) to reduce unnecessary workload for some group. Change for the sake of change is an
unnecessary and stressful.
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