What type of change strategy is used when there is little anticipated resistance to the change or when the change is perceived as reasonable?

• A. Rational/Empirical strategy
• B. Normative Re-educative strategy
• C. Power-Coercive strategy
• D. Chaos strategy

Answer: (A)

Rational-empirical change relies on presenting solid data, logical arguments, and proven evidence to show why the change makes sense. When there is little resistance and the change is seen as reasonable, leaders use facts, cost–benefit analyses, pilot results, and projected outcomes to persuade staff and gain buy-in. The emphasis is on convincing through credibility and tangible benefits rather than through cultural change or coercion. Normative-re-educative would target values and norms, power-coercive relies on authority or threats, and a chaotic approach lacks structure, making them less suitable in a situation where a rational case already persuades stakeholders.