Sandbox Sally's Inc. is making some changes to the work schedules of its employees. Some of the employees are not happy with the changes. As their manager Harry tells them that they can accept it or leave. What approach to change implementation is Harry using?

a. Negotiation

b. Top management support

c. Participation

d. Coercion

e. Education

In this exercise: Sandbox Sally's Inc. is making some changes to the work schedules of its employees. Some of the employees are not happy with the changes. As their manager Harry tells them that they can accept it or leave. What approach to change implementation is Harry using? The technique used by Harry is D) Coercion.

Explanation:

Coercion is the act of making someone follow your suggestion by leaving them without choice. It violates the freedom of the individual being offered the ultimatum, and it is a very alarming way of behaving it's psychological abuse and falls into the category of violence. However, it can lead to physical violence or abuse. Any threat of more damage will lead the abused or forced person to accept the coercion.