Question

learning objective: explain how agility and resilience are necessary skill progress on the job. which effect does status quo bias have on progress in the workplace? a.) it eliminates the need for progress, because it encourages attachment way things are. b.) it can be a barrier to progress, because it discourages people from embracing change. c.) it helps people to recognize when progress is needed, by aiding them in identifying opportunities for change. d.) it drives progress forward, because it reflects peoples natural instinct to constantly improve.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze the concept of status quo bias. Status quo bias refers to the tendency to prefer things to remain as they are.

• Option a: It claims status quo bias eliminates the need for progress, but progress is still necessary in most workplaces, so this is incorrect.
• Option b: Status quo bias makes people reluctant to change, which can hinder progress. This aligns with the definition of status quo bias.
• Option c: Status quo bias does not help identify opportunities for change; instead, it discourages change, so this is incorrect.
• Option d: Status quo bias is about maintaining the current state, not driving progress through improvement, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

b.) It can be a barrier to progress, because it discourages people from embracing change.