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Business in a Changing World (A2 Unit 4)
Quick questions on Causes, effects and management of change - WJEC A-Level Business
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What is causes of change?Show answer
Internal causes include new leadership or ownership, the firm growing larger, restructuring, adopting new technology, launching new products, or changing objectives (for example shifting from survival to growth).
What is effects of change?Show answer
Change affects every part of a business. It can alter jobs and skills (some roles disappear, new ones appear), the organisational structure, costs (investment in technology or training), competitiveness (a firm that adapts gains an edge), and crucially staff morale and motivation. Well-managed change strengthens a firm; poorly managed change disrupts output, raises costs and damages morale.
What is overcoming resistance to change?Show answer
Employees often resist change for understandable reasons:
What is q1?Show answer
State one internal and one external cause of change in a business. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain one way a business can reduce resistance to change. [3 marks]
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