Question

To help employees adapt to changes like cost-cutting and stricter performance reviews, leaders should:

• A. Ignore employee concerns
• B. Enforce strict policies without explanation
• C. Communicate transparently, reassuring employees that changes are temporary or protective
• D. Permanently eliminate team collaborations

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Communicate transparently, reassuring employees that changes are temporary or protective

• Suppose the company is losing money → they introduce cost-cutting and performance-based promotions.

• Leaders must communicate: “This is temporary” or “We’re protecting jobs.”

• If managed well, culture adapts without fear.