3.10.1 Change

Which of the following is an example of an internal factor that can cause change in a business?

• Changes in technology

• Changes in consumer tastes

• Changes in leadership/management

• Changes in competition

What is an example of an external factor that can cause change in a business?

• Changes in company leadership

• Changes in production methods

• Changes in business location

• Changes in staff training

What type of change is described as being gradual and usually the result of a strategic plan?

• Disruptive change

• Incremental change

• Sudden change

• External change

Which of the following is NOT a step in Kurt Lewin's Force Field Analysis?

• Identifying the forces for change

• Identifying the forces against change

• Implementing the change

• Scoring the forces based on their significance

What is the purpose of a Force Field Analysis?

• To create a new business plan

• To analyze the forces for and against change

• To train new employees

• To develop new products

Which of the following is a characteristic of disruptive change?

• It is gradual and planned

• It happens suddenly and forces the business to adapt quickly

• It is always beneficial to the business

• It is usually the result of internal factors

What is one way businesses can plan for change?

• By ignoring external factors

• By only focusing on internal factors

• By using a strategic plan

• By avoiding any changes

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of change for a business?

• It can lead to increased market share

• It can help the business stay competitive

• It can cause uncertainty among employees

• It can lead to improved production methods

What is the main goal of businesses when managing change?

• To avoid any disruptions

• To make the change work to their advantage

• To reduce the number of employees

• To increase the number of products

Which of the following is an example of a force against change in a Force Field Analysis?

• Need to reduce costs

• Improved production methods

• Increased market share

• Better staff training