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Four orthopaedic surgeons in a busy hospital department have very different work habits. Each has their own team of medical technicians who are used to the surgeons' personal preferences and are very comfortable with their routines; they basically do the same things every day. This way of working has gone on for several years.
When a new administration manager suggested that they train all of the technicians to work with all the surgeons this led to significant resistance from all of the parties involved. The technicians were concerned that they would no longer be able to perform their usual daily tasks.
On the basis ofthe scenariowhat would bethe main cause of their resistance?
Suggested Answer: A
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36 comments · newest first
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Horace
11 months ago
Wait, are they really worried about efficiency? That seems odd!
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Isaac
11 months ago
Totally agree, role ambiguity is a big concern here.
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Cordie
11 months ago
Change can be tough, but it could improve efficiency too!
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Virgie
12 months ago
Really? I feel like it's more about job security and benefits.
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Julian
12 months ago
I think it's definitely about fear of losing their routines.
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Lillian
1 year ago
I was thinking about option B too, but I wonder if their personal benefits are really at risk. It seems more about their daily tasks and comfort level.
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Annabelle
1 year ago
This scenario reminds me of a practice question we did on change management. I think option C makes sense since they might worry about efficiency dropping with all the changes.
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Clarence
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like option D could also be a big factor. If they have to adapt to different surgeons, it might create confusion about their roles.
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Royal
1 year ago
I remember studying about resistance to change in organizations, and I think the technicians might fear losing their established routines. So, maybe option A is correct?
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Elinore
1 year ago
I think the technicians are probably worried that the changes would harm the efficiency of the department. They know their surgeons' preferences inside and out, so having to adapt to new ways of working could slow things down and impact patient care.
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Rodolfo
1 year ago
Okay, I've got it! The main cause of their resistance is definitely the technicians' fear that they would be forced out of their regular habits. They've been doing the same things for years and are comfortable with their routines, so the proposed changes would be really disruptive for them.
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Lizbeth
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. There are a few options that seem plausible, but I'm not totally sure which one is the main cause of their resistance. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Lai
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about organizational change and resistance. I think the key is to focus on the technicians' perspective and what they might be most concerned about.
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Lashandra
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the terminology here. I'll need to review my notes on Juniper devices and QoS configurations to make sure I understand the concepts.
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Lynda
1 year ago
I practiced a similar question before, and I feel like the multi-device broker was relevant, but I can't remember its exact role in balancing.
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Jacklyn
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. Is it asking about how Drake's actions impacted Spain's power, or something more specific like their territory or treaties? I'll have to read through the options closely.
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Ranee
1 year ago
Based on the requirements, I think option C is the best approach. Deploying the APs for 5 GHz coverage and enabling the 2.4 GHz radios should give us the desired characteristics.
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Ty
1 year ago
I heard the technicians are threatening to go on strike if they have to work with 'those other weirdos.' They're probably afraid the new surgeons will make them do the chicken dance during operations or something.
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Karl
1 year ago
D) The technicians' belief that role ambiguity and uncertainty would increase.
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Mila
1 year ago
C) The technicians' fear that the changes proposed would harm the efficiency of the department.
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Phyliss
1 year ago
A) The technicians' fear that they would be forced out of their regular habits.
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Roosevelt
1 year ago
Ha! I bet the technicians are worried that the surgeons won't be able to perform as well without their familiar routines. They probably think we'll mess everything up.
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Dean
1 year ago
You know, I bet the technicians are also worried about losing their special privileges and benefits. Change can be a real threat to their status quo.
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Dorothea
1 year ago
You're right, change can be unsettling for everyone involved.
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Aleshia
1 year ago
C) The technicians' fear that the changes proposed would harm the efficiency of the department.
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Rodrigo
1 year ago
A) The technicians' fear that they would be forced out of their regular habits.
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Lenita
2 years ago
I agree. Those technicians have been doing the same things for years, and they're worried that the new system will disrupt their workflow and make their jobs more complicated.
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Karan
1 year ago
D) The technicians' belief that role ambiguity and uncertainty would increase.
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Gretchen
1 year ago
C) The technicians' fear that the changes proposed would harm the efficiency of the department.
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Yuette
1 year ago
A) The technicians' fear that they would be forced out of their regular habits.
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Tricia
2 years ago
The technicians' fear of losing their established routines and comfort zones is definitely the main cause of the resistance. Change is often uncomfortable, even when it's for the better.
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Ryan
1 year ago
C) The technicians' fear that the changes proposed would harm the efficiency of the department.
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Cordelia
1 year ago
A) The technicians' fear that they would be forced out of their regular habits.
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Mitsue
2 years ago
But what about the efficiency of the department? Wouldn't training all technicians to work with all surgeons improve overall performance?
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Denna
2 years ago
I agree with Garry. The technicians are comfortable with their routines and don't want to change.
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Garry
2 years ago
I think the main cause of their resistance is the fear of losing their regular habits.