Give factors and reasons why people resist change.
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Principle of Management
There are two major factors in which resistance is a function in organisations
- Resistance can occur where an individual's own rational assessment of change outcomes differ with those of management
- Non-Rational. Individual reaction to change is also a function of predispositions and preferences not necessarily based on a rational assessment of change
- Resistance is also influenced by political factors such as favoritism or "point scoring" against those initiating the change.
- Poor management styles also contribute to resistance.
Why People Resist Change
Organisational members are usually resistant to the implementation of changes. Various reasons have been advanced. In an organizational setting, resistance is an expression of reservation which normally arises as a response or reaction to change. Management often interprets this as any actions perceived as attempting to stop or alter change
Ten Sources of Resistance to Change
- Fear of the unknown
- Loss of control
- Loss of face
- Loss of competency
- Need for security
- Poor timing
- Force of habit
- Lack of support
- Lack of confidence
- Lingering resentment
Sources of Individual Resistance to Change
- Selective Information Processing
- Fear of the Unknown
- Economic Factors
- Security
- Habit
Sources of Organisational Resistance to Change
- Threat to Established Resource Allocations
- Threat to Established Power Relationships
- Threat to Expertise
- Group Inertia
- Limited Focus of Change
- Structural Inertia
Susmita Sah
Jan 13, 2022