KK5: Restraining forces

Question 1

Managers

Answer 1

If a manager is not convinced by the change, they can act to seriously inhabit the chances of it’s success by negatively influencing employees.

Question 2

Employees:

Answer 2

Can resist change due to fear of the unknown.

Question 3

Time:

Answer 3

Businesses that have not planned change in their industry may find it difficult to respond quickly to change.

Question 4

Organizational Inertia:

Answer 4

The tendency for a mature business to continue on it’s well entrenched way therefore resisting change.

Question 5

Legislation:

Answer 5

If a law is unexpected, it can sometimes make it hard for a business to change in the way they want it to as it may be expensive or difficult.

Question 6

Financial considerations:

Answer 6

When businesses look to introduce change, it can come with significant financial costs, therefore if a business can not afford these financial costs, the business is placed under high financial stress.