In Kurt Lewin’s Force Field Analysis, what terms describe the two opposing forces that determine whether organizational change will occur?
AInternal and External Forces
BDriving and Restraining Forces
CPositive and Negative Reinforcements
DStrategic and Operational Forces
Explanation
• Lewin’s Force Field Analysis evaluates equilibrium between Driving Forces (pushing for change) and Restraining Forces (resisting change).
• Change occurs when driving forces increase, restraining forces decrease, or both are rebalanced.
• Provides a diagnostic framework for planned organizational change.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Organizational Change
- Subtopic: Force Field Analysis
No Comments