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Research how people react to change, both positive and negative. No personal change stories, only organizational change, include stories of employees going through lay-offs, if any. There has to be an interview conversation included from two people who have experienced substantial change in their lives. Be sure to cite your sources using APA guidelines.

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PROBLEM:

Research how people react to change, both positive and negative. No personal change stories, only organizational change, include stories of employees going through lay-offs, if any. There has to be an interview conversation included from two people who have experienced substantial change in their lives. Be sure to cite your sources using APA guidelines.

"I've heard this announcement before. Remember last year they changed the sales team evaluations? Nothing happened, this restructuring will pass"
"It's another stupid idea the CEO has come up with"
"I think this will be like everything else. Bozo will be really keen on firing sales people but the union will bark and he will back off"
" I'll believe the ...

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