Planned change is:

• A. Proactive.
• B. Reactive.
• C. Accidental.
• D. Optional.

Answer: (A)

Planned change is proactive because it involves intentional, forward-thinking actions to improve how things operate before problems arise. In practice, this means identifying goals, assessing current practices, and designing and implementing steps—such as ethics training, policy updates, or new oversight mechanisms—to prevent issues and raise standards. The process is deliberate and organized, with evaluation to see if the change achieved its aims.

This differs from reactive change, which happens in response to a problem after it occurs; accidental change, which happens by chance rather than by design; and optional change, which isn’t required or pursued with a structured plan. For example, mandating de-escalation training before any incident highlights planned, proactive change aimed at ethical practice and public safety.