Driving and Restraining Forces Flashcards
How can Employees be a driving force for change
Employees can either initiate the change through introducing technology or ideas and they can support the change through being advocates for it
How can Legislation be a driving force for change
If the parliament implement a law that requires the business to change something, it is a driving force as it must be changed within the business to comply
How is Pursuing Profit a driving force for change
Owners continually look for ways to increase their return through profit and so cutting expenses or improving quality of goods should do that
How can Managers be a driving force for change
Managers are very hands on within the business and can initiate change as well as influence the shareholders to implement certain strategies
How is Globalisation a driving force for change
By potentially opening the business up to overseas markets, it motivates the owner and shareholders to make change as it is an opportunity to increase their sales
How are Societal Attitudes a driving force for change
If society thinks a certain way about a process, the business should consider their view as they are the customers and will influence the sales and overall performance of the business
How can Competition be a driving force for change
If a competitor within the same industry as the business implements a new strategy or technique it may motivate the business to make the same change in order to not lose a competitive advantage and be left behind
How can Reducing Costs be a driving force for change
Decreasing costs usually will improve the profitability and sustainability of the business and thus will effect the decisions and changes made
How can Innovation be a driving force for change
Innovation is important for a business as the constant flow of new ideas will keep them fresh and maintaining a competitive advantage whereas if they didn’t innovate they would be left behind
How can Technology be a driving force for change
Adopting appropriate technology is vital in change as it allows the business to operate more efficiently and effectively as well as gaining a sustainable competitive advantage over the industry
How can Employees be a restraining force for change
If employees are uncomfortable or scared of the change their productivity is likely to drop as well as causing KPI’s such as the staff turnover and rate of absenteeism to increase which is unfavourable
How can Managers be a restraining force for change
If the managers are not on board with the change proposed by the owner and shareholders, they may perform poorly and fail to support the change which can lead to failure in the change
How are Financial Considerations a restraining force for change
If the business is unable to finance and pay for the change in the current environment it can lead to the change not being able to go forward
How can Legislation be a restraining force for change
If there are laws in place that may prevent business from implementing or introducing change it can make it almost impossible to do as it is a legal requirement
How can Organisational Inertia be a restraining force for change
If a business is stable and traditional, they may be reluctant to change and take on a new style or culture which can lead to the change being hard to introduce and sustain
