In Balogun and Hope-Hailey's Model, the Vertical Axis represents the Nature of Change. Which option correctly identifies this axis?

• A. End Result
• B. Nature of Change
• C. Horizontal Axis
• D. Change Strategy

Answer: (B)

Balogun and Hope-Hailey’s model uses a two-dimensional grid to classify change, and the vertical axis is the dimension that captures the nature of the change itself. This means it flags how deeply and broadly the change alters the organization—ranging from incremental improvements to transformational, organization-wide shifts. Describing the vertical axis as Nature of Change makes sense because it focuses on the qualitative character of what is being changed, not the specific end results. The horizontal axis, by contrast, aligns with the change strategy or approach used to implement the change. So, identifying the vertical axis as Nature of Change is the correct reading of the model.