Force Field Notes Flashcards
1
Q
Assets for change
A
If the firm is liquid
Robust Technology infrastructure in place
Availability of finance to train people in new skills
The willingness of stakeholders e.g. customers to support the change
Expertise in an area relevant to the change
Support of suppliers - good creditor
relations
Experience of change or a similar situation

2
Q
Driving forces
A
Desire/need to improve profitability and efficiency
Shorter product lifecycles and customer demand
Need for better flexibility or to improve communication
Changes in legislation or a difficult economy
Global/emerging markets
Social transformations and changing attitudes towards work
Increase competition and threat
New technological opportunities
New personnel who possess different skills
