Classify each item as either an input, a target element of change, or an output.

These represent four levels that managers may use to diagnose problems.

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Asking the question "why do we need to change?"

May occur at the organizational, group, or individual level $($or all three$).$

Included here are people, organizational arrangements, methods, and social factors

Alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and strategic plan are key.

It is important to remember that changes in one element will ripple across the entire organization.

Most difficult to effect at the organizational level

People are ultimately affected, regardless of what the change is$.$

Asking the question "what results do we want from the change?"

Readiness for change is key.