According to the Force-Field Theory, When the Two Sets of Opposing

question 19

Multiple Choice

According to the force-field theory, when the two sets of opposing forces, force for change and resistance to change, are evenly balanced in an organization, the organization ________.

• A) attempts to grow by diversifying its business in unrelated areas
• B) is operating at the optimum production level that maximizes economies of scale
• C) is in a state of inertia
• D) attempts to grow by engaging in vertical integration

---

Definitions:

Ambiguous

Something that can be understood in more than one way or does not have a clear or definitive meaning or interpretation.

Nonmutually Exclusive

Events or conditions that can occur simultaneously or independently within the same context or framework.

Semantic Differential Scale

A type of survey scale used to measure the connotative meaning or attitudes of people towards a target object by presenting them with a set of bipolar adjectives.

Likert Scale

A psychometric scale commonly used in questionnaires to collect responses on how much individuals agree or disagree with a particular statement.