Limited Focus of Change Is a Major Force for Resistance

question 100

Multiple Choice

Limited focus of change is a major force for resistance to change that originates from an organizational source. It indicates that ________.

• A) organizations consist of a number of interdependent subsystems and one can't be changed without affecting the others
• B) groups in the organization that control sizable resources often resist change
• C) changes in organizational patterns may threaten the expertise of specialized groups so these groups tend to resist change
• D) organizations have structural inertia that acts as a counterbalance to sustain stability
• E) even if individuals want to change their behavior, group norms may act as a constraint

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