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APMG-International Change-Management-Foundation Exam - Topic 9 Question 26 Discussion

Why do Line Leaders make effective Change Agents?
B) As leaders they are unaffected by the change
A) They have local decision-making authority
C) They can support and influence local staff
D) They have the time to dedicate to the change

APMG-International Change-Management-Foundation Exam - Topic 9 Question 26 Discussion

Actual exam question for APMG-International's Change-Management-Foundation exam
Question #: 26
Topic #: 9
[All Change-Management-Foundation Questions]

Why do Line Leaders make effective Change Agents?

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Suggested Answer: B

Confirmation bias is a cognitive bias that causes people to pay more attention to facts that agree with their current opinions and ignore or discount facts that contradict them. Confirmation bias can affect how people perceive, interpret, and remember information, as well as how they make decisions and judgments. Confirmation bias can hinder learning and change, as people may resist or reject new information that challenges their existing beliefs or assumptions.


https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/avoiding-psychological-bias.htm#confirmationbias

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/confirmation-bias

by Linwood at Jun 30, 2024, 11:49 AM

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Ronny
6 months ago
I doubt they have enough time to dedicate to the change.
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Freeman
6 months ago
They have local decision-making authority for sure.
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Fabiola
7 months ago
Wait, are they really unaffected by the change?
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Nieves
7 months ago
Totally agree, local influence is key!
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My
7 months ago
They can support and influence local staff.
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Carissa
7 months ago
I wonder if option D could be relevant, but I don't recall if time alone is enough for effective change.
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Katie
7 months ago
I feel like we practiced a question similar to this, and it was about leaders being able to support their teams. That makes me lean towards C again.
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Sunny
8 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think having local decision-making authority could be important too. Maybe it's A?
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Delmy
8 months ago
I remember discussing how Line Leaders have a unique position to influence their teams, so I think option C makes sense.
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Ling
8 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally convinced by any of these options. Being a leader doesn't necessarily mean you're unaffected by the change or have the time to dedicate to it. I think the local decision-making authority and ability to influence staff are the key factors. I'll have to weigh the options carefully.
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Louann
8 months ago
Line leaders make great change agents because they can support and influence their local staff, who are the ones actually doing the work. That direct connection and ability to get people on board is crucial for driving change. Option C is the clear winner here.
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Bernardine
8 months ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem to focus on different aspects of line leaders, but I'm not sure which one is the most important for being an effective change agent. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Estrella
8 months ago
I think the key here is that line leaders have influence and authority at the local level, so they can really drive change and get buy-in from their teams. Option C seems to capture that best.
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Franklyn
8 months ago
Okay, I think I've got a good handle on this. The key is to introduce a centralized routing service that can be accessed by the other services to determine where to forward the messages. That should help simplify the overall architecture.
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Jose
8 months ago
Quick elimination strategy - private companies have profit motives, so governments must logically pay LESS for performance metrics.
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Chaya
8 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the benefits of using ICT in a persuasive writing lesson. I think the key is to focus on how ICT can enhance the writing process and make it more effective.
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Tamie
1 year ago
D? Really? Who has 'time' for change these days? I'll take the option that involves actually getting stuff done - C all the way!
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Roosevelt
12 months ago
C) They can support and influence local staff
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Carey
1 year ago
B) As leaders they are unaffected by the change
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Eun
1 year ago
A) They have local decision-making authority
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Jolene
1 year ago
Haha, B is definitely not the right answer. As if any leader is truly 'unaffected' by the change they're leading!
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Naomi
1 year ago
D) They have the time to dedicate to the change
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Karon
1 year ago
C) They can support and influence local staff
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Alberta
1 year ago
A) They have local decision-making authority
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Chuck
1 year ago
I agree with C, but I also think A is a valid point. Having that local decision-making authority can really help drive the change effectively.
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Fabiola
1 year ago
Yes, it definitely helps to have the support and influence of local staff as well.
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Coleen
1 year ago
I agree, having local decision-making authority is crucial for driving change.
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Karl
1 year ago
I think Line Leaders are effective Change Agents because they have the time to dedicate to the change.
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Toi
1 year ago
Option C is clearly the correct answer. Line leaders are in the perfect position to support and influence their local teams through the change process.
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In
1 year ago
I agree with An, Line Leaders can support and influence local staff during the change.
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An
1 year ago
Line Leaders make effective Change Agents because they have local decision-making authority.
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