Asked by Tiffany Cates on Sep 23, 2024

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Which of the following is NOT an example of incremental change?

A) A motel switches to a less expensive detergent for washing sheets and towels.
B) A national chain of coffee stores tests customer response to a new coffee drink by introducing it in a limited number of stores.
C) New owners buy an international company and take steps to cut one million dollars from its annual operating expenses over the next six months.
D) A radio station replaces its late-night deejay with a younger deejay to see if they can attract a larger listening audience.
E) All of these are examples of incremental change.

Incremental Change

Gradual adjustments or improvements made over time to processes, strategies, or products, rather than major transformations or innovations.

Annual Operating Expenses

The total costs associated with running a business, organization, or project within a given fiscal year, excluding the cost of goods sold.

Deejay

A person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience, traditionally in settings like radio stations or nightclubs.

  • Apprehend the diversity and examples of incremental and radical alterations happening inside organizations.
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Madison Birchfield4 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Cutting one million dollars from an annual operating expense over the next six months involves significant change and is not incremental. The other options involve small changes introduced gradually, which are typical of incremental change.