Limited Focus of Change Is a Major Force for Resistance

question 58

Multiple Choice

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

• A) groups in the organization that control sizable resources often resist change
• B) changes in organizational patterns may threaten the expertise of specialized groups so these groups tend to resist change
• C) organizations have structural inertia that acts as a counterbalance to sustain stability
• D) limited changes in subsystems tend to be nullified by the larger system
• E) even if individuals want to change their behaviour, group norms may act as a constraint