A succession plan that names the person who is the second in command is used when Select answer from the options below there is a leadership change in an organization, and new job titles are being considered. an organization begins using teams or opts to reorganize existing teams due to lack of success. something happens to the person with primary responsibility, such as a promotion, resignation, illness, or maternity/paternity leave. something happens to the person with primary responsibility, but he or she remains within the organization in a different role