Restraining Forces for Change (VCE SSCE Business Management): Quizzes
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How many main restraining forces for change are identified?
How many main restraining forces for change are identified?
Six
What type of resistance occurs when managers deliberately refuse to implement changes?
What type of resistance occurs when managers deliberately refuse to implement changes?
Active resistance
Why might managers resist change when excluded from decision-making?
Why might managers resist change when excluded from decision-making?
They may not understand or support changes
Which emotional impact do employees commonly experience during change?
Which emotional impact do employees commonly experience during change?
Fear of failure
What happens when employee concerns about change are not properly managed?
What happens when employee concerns about change are not properly managed?
They revert to previous work practices
What is the key characteristic of time as a restraining force?
What is the key characteristic of time as a restraining force?
It is scarce and irreplaceable
What are the two elements of organisational inertia?
What are the two elements of organisational inertia?
Resource and routine rigidity
In which type of business is organisational inertia particularly strong?
In which type of business is organisational inertia particularly strong?
Mature businesses with long histories
What distinguishes legislation from other restraining forces?
What distinguishes legislation from other restraining forces?
It cannot be ignored or delayed
Why is lack of access to finance a major problem for small businesses?
Why is lack of access to finance a major problem for small businesses?
It is a primary reason for failure