Over which type of change does the change agent have the most control?

QUESTION

Over which type of change does the change agent have the most control?

1. Spontaneous change
2. Crisis
3. Developmental change
4. Planned change

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 4

According to Lippitt, planned change is intended and purposive; plans to accommodate the change can be made prior to the “change event” occurring. Other forms of change such as spontaneous and crisis may occur as a result of an unexpected event; there is not time for planning of response strategies. Developmental change is not consciously planned; it just happens.