In the scenario where employees fear losing control with a new process, which common risk can derail the change effort?

• A. Increased Productivity
• B. Quick Adoption
• C. Reduced Workload
• D. Personal Resistance to Change

Answer: (D)

When a change threatens people’s sense of control, personal resistance to change becomes the main obstacle. Fear of losing autonomy or influence can trigger skepticism, hesitation, and pushback, slowing or stopping adoption of the new process. People may cling to familiar ways, question decisions, or withhold effort, especially if they feel input isn’t considered or they’re not empowered to shape how the change works. That resistance can derail timelines, undermine training, and erode support from leadership. To counter it, engage employees early, explain how roles and authority shift, involve them in shaping the process, and provide avenues for feedback and gradual, controllable implementation. The other outcomes described aren’t risks of resistance in this scenario; they’re generally positive or neutral and don’t reflect the derailment caused by fear of losing control.