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maychende

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Explain the difference in effectiveness between top-down change and bottom-up change.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Which feature was not recommended as a guideline for setting performance goals?
 
  A) Set goals that are clear and specific.
  B) Set goals that are challenging but realistic.
  C) Set goals that include a specific target date.
  D) Set goals for every task and responsibility.



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Answer to Question 1

The process of change either can take place in topdown manner with leaders initiating and driving the process or can be bottomup with individuals and teams throughout the organization starting and implementing the process. A topdown change fits well with traditional, hierarchical, command-and-control organizations and tends to force rapid change. However, it also may engender more resistance. The bottomup approach creates more involvement and participation, thereby reducing resistance.

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