The hospital was experiencing low staff morale and decreased productivity after it merged with another corporation
The staff from the hospital became territorial when staff members from the other corporation were scheduled to work with hospital staff. This is an indication that the change induced by the merger has been influenced by:
a. Counterculture
b. Internal forces
c. External forces
d. Microsystems
ANS: B
Attitudes and behaviors are the most significant internal barriers to change.
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