Limited Focus of Change Is a Major Source of Resistance

Multiple Choice

Limited focus of change is a major source of 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) organizations consist of a number of interdependent subsystems and one can't be changed without affecting the others
E) even if individuals want to change their behavior, group norms may act as a constraint