Proactive change is best described as:

• A. Changes after a threat has occurred
• B. Proactive changes to workplace practices to avoid threats or capitalize on opportunities
• C. Big bang change with realignment
• D. Reactive adjustments to policies

Answer: (B)

Proactive change means planning and implementing changes before problems show up, aiming to prevent threats and seize opportunities. It’s about looking ahead and adjusting workplace practices—like processes, policies, or culture—in anticipation of shifts in technology, regulation, or the market, rather than waiting to respond after something goes wrong. This forward-looking approach can reduce disruption and keep the organization ahead of potential risks. In contrast, reactive adjustments occur after an issue arises, and big-bang changes are abrupt shifts rather than steady, anticipatory improvements. So the description that fits best is proactive changes to workplace practices to avoid threats or capitalize on opportunities.