Lewin's Force Field Analysis

Question 1

What is Lewin’s Force Field Analysis?

Answer 1

Lewin’s Force Field Analysis provides an overview of the change problems that need to be tackled by a business, splitting factors into forces for and against change.

Question 2

What are the two opposing forces when change is being implemented?

Answer 2

Driving forces - In favour of change and push for it to happen.

Resisting forces - Against change and fight against it happening.

Question 3

What are 7 restraining forces for change?

Answer 3

• Self-Interest - Concern with the implications for themselves.
• Habit - comfort and security with how things are already done.
• Misunderstanding of the need for change - communication problems.
• Low tolerance for change - Sense of insecurity.
• Disagreement of the need for change - Different assessment of the situation.
• Economic implications - Employees are likely to resist change which is perceived as affecting their pay or other rewards.
• Fear of the unknown - Change can generate fear and anxiety.