Question

A press conference was held and a new commissioner was announced by the governor. The acting commissioner was not aware of the change and was not able to make an announcement to staff prior to the press conference. The rumor mill started as soon as the press conference ended that the agency was being dismantled and all the employees would be laid off. Was this a reasonable response to the change?

A. Yes, because there was a climate of mistrust.

B. Yes, because there was surprise and fear of the unknown.

C. No, because there was a fear of failure.

D. No, because, there was a history of disruption of group relationships.

E. Yes, because there was a lack of a reward system.

Answer 1

B. Yes, because there was surprise and fear of the unknown

Step-by-step explanation:

As the change was not communicated to the staff while the new commissioner was introduced to them in the press conference without any prior knowledge which created a fear of unknown among the staff members.