Which organisational source of resistance to change occurs when changes to tasks don't take into account the interdependence among organisational elements such as people, structure, tasks and the information system?
A) Changes in resource allocation
B) Narrow focus of change
C) Overdetermination
D) Threatened expertise
E) Group inertia

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Narrow focus of change occurs when changes to tasks don't take into account the interdependence among organisational elements such as people, structure, tasks and the information system. Changes in resource allocation occur when employees are concerned that a change will require them to give up resources, including staff. Overdetermination occurs when employees feel there is no need for change because they believe that the status quo is working adequately. Threatened expertise occurs when employees fear that their expertise will become obsolete or that they will be replaced by technology. Group inertia occurs when employees are resistant to change due to a lack of motivation or interest in the proposed changes.

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