Andre's company is restructuring, and he is unhappy about it. As a result of the restructuring, Andre will be managing four employees instead of nine. He is most likely resistant to the change because it .

is resulting to a change in position and status.

Explanation:

Andre opposition and resistance to his new position is as a result of him feeling the new position is a reduction in his status .

It is believed that the more the staff under your supervision, the more your importance to the company. Andre is scared that with time he won't be managing any employee and that will have a negative effect on him as his importance in the company will be questonable.