In CH10, review section 10.2 (Forms and Models of Change, pages 427-434) and section 10.5 (The Threat of Change: Managing Employee Fear and Resistance, pages 445-447). Then complete the self-assessment How Adaptable Are You? Use what you learned in the reading AND your results of the self-assessment to answer the questions below.

Forum Questions:

I am in high range of adaptability with a score of 48 out of 55.

1. Where did you score relative to Low/Medium/High adaptability?
2. Do you tend to embrace change or resist it? Explain your answer.
3. As a manager having to implement change, what might cause resistance?
4. What are some techniques you can use to overcome this resistance? (Use content from CH10 to frame your responses.)