This document describes a 21-statement survey called the Attitudes Toward Change instrument that is used to gauge a person's attitude toward change in the workplace. Respondents are asked to rate on a scale of 1 to 7 how well each statement describes them, with 1 being "Never" and 7 being "Always". The statements cover topics like openness to new ideas, support for change initiatives, and reactions to changes in general. The survey was developed by Dunham et al. in 1989.

1. Readiness for Change
Attitudes Toward Change instrument (Dunham et al., 1989).
The following 21 statements will gauge your attitude toward change by circling the number that is the
most appropriate for you (1 = Never, 7 = Always)
1. I look forward to change at work
2. Change usually benefits the organization
3. I usually resist new ideas
4. I don’t like change
5. Most of my co-workers benefit from change
6. I am inclined to try new ideas
7. Change frustrates me
8. Change often helps me perform better
9. I usually support new ideas
10. Changes tend to stimulate me
11. Other people think that I support change
12. I often suggest new approaches to things
13. Most changes are irritating
14. Change usually helps improve unsatisfactory situations at work
15. I intend to do whatever possible to support change
16. I find most change to be pleasing
17. I usually benefit from change
18. I usually hesitate to try new ideas
Dunham, R. B., Grube, J. A., Gardner, D. G., Cummings, L. L., & Pierce, J. L. (1989).
The development of an attitude toward change instrument. Paper presented at the
Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.