Status Quo 1
What is status quo?
It means the way things are at the present time
If someone is always outperforming the other sales staff members, what is the most likely reason why he would be reluctant to try a new sales technique?
Because it doesn't seem necessary
If someone prefers their own technique over a new improved one, what are they demonstrating?
status quo bias
What methods and viewpoints should you use when questioning the status quo?
critical thinking
What is another reason why people tend to follow the status quo
when things are going well, change doesn't seem necessary
People who follow the same routines every day without questioning them are following what?
status quo
Why don't many people challenge the status quo? What are they wanting to avoid?
risk
If someone is afraid to disagree with an unethical office policy because they don't want to upset the other person, what are they demonstrating?
group think
What people are most likely to resist a challenge to the status quo?
people who have something to lose
Another reason why people tend to follow the status quo
People tend to follow the crowd
Even when people view a certain way of doing things as harmful, they may continue to do it that way because why?
it's easier
What do businesses usually gain when innovative companies challenge the status quo with new products or methods?
new opportunities
If someone starts doing something a certain way because everyone else is, what are they demonstrating?
herd mentality
When challenging the status quo and those who are affected by the change, would you expect them to be accepting, resistant, supportive or respectful?
resistant
Another reason people tend to follow the crowd
people try to avoid risk
Why do people tend to follow the crowd?
Because they want to be accepted by their peers
When people fear expressing different viewpoints or opinions from the crowd, they can make unethical decisions because they fall victim to ___________ behavior?
groupthink
Why should people challenge the status quo when they feel a practice in ineffective or unfair?
to improve the situation
What is important to maintain when change takes a long time implement?
a positive attitude
What is one thing you should do when challenging the status quo
develop a plan
When someone prefers to do something the same way it always has been, it's usually because ____________________________.
It is comfortable and familiar.
When people desire to fit in with the crowd and just do what everyone else is doing, they are displaying what?
herd mentality
When challenging the status quo you should motivate others to help increase leadership skills.
True or False
True
Tell me one reason why people naturally tend to follow the status quo?
its comfortable and familiar
what is something else you should expect when challenging the status quo
expect resistance