force field analysis theory (Lewin)

Question 1

what is force field analysis? and how does it happen?

Answer 1

• outlines the process of determining which forces drive and which forces resist a proposed damage.

for it to happen, the driving forces must be strengthened or the restraining forces weakened, so that the driving force overpower the restraining forces,

Question 2

what are the steps of force field analysis?

Answer 2

1. weighting
2. ranking
3. implementing
4. evaluating

Question 3

explain the step: weighting.

Answer 3

weighting is giving each force a score according to the degree of influence it has on the plan

Question 4

explain the step: ranking.

Answer 4

this is ranking the weighted scores of the forces in order of value and detemrining the total scores of restraining and driving force

Question 5

explain the step: implementing.

Answer 5

after the force field analysis the business can decide whether or not to move foward with the change, based on whether the forces against are outweighed.

Question 6

explain the step: evaluating.

Answer 6

the business must consider whether the objective has been achieved with the change and if not, what they could do to further strengthen driving forces/weakening restraining forces.

Question 7

what are advantages for force field analysis?

Answer 7

• provides managers a clear indication of forces for and against a chnage
• can help determine if the change is worth pursuing
• provides clear actions that can be used to minimuse strength of restraining forces

Question 8

what are the disadvantages to force field analysis?

Answer 8

• identifying the forces and weighting them are subjective
• strong focus on the current state, with a lack of focus on the future state
• conducting a thorough force field analysis requires time, effort and resources