5H high-risk strategies

Question 1

define high risk strategies

Answer 1

autocratic management approaches used to influence employees to quickly accept and follow a business change

Question 2

Manipulation as a high risk strategy

Answer 2

involves persuading employee to do what you want them to do without providing full / most accurate picture of situation OR by putting them in a position where they’re less likely to disagree.

EXAMPLES
- Peer pressure by asking someone in front of others to complete a task they may not want to
- Tell someone what they’re gaining but disguise what they’re losing

Question 3

Threat as a high-risk strategy

Answer 3

involves intimidation, where employer may threaten employee’s job or promotion prospects if certain change isn’t carried out.

Question 4

STRENGTHS OF HIGH-RISK STRATEGIES

Answer 4

• Ensure change is implemented quickly / matches exactly what manager requires
• Useful in crisis situations

Question 5

WEAKNESSES OF HIGH RISK STRATEGIES

Answer 5

• Potential for fear, resentment, reaction
• Motivation could decrease
• Can actually lead to greater resistance e.g. through staff turnover, strikes