Management Fundamentals 7th Edition by Robert N. Lussier

Exercise 14

Objective

To better understand the need for change, resistance to change, and how to overcome resistance.

Skills

The primary skills developed through this exercise are:

1. Management skill – decision making (organizing requires conceptual skills)

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2. AACSB competencies – analytic skills and reflective thinking skills

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3. Management function – organizing

Preparing for Skill Builder 3

As an individual, group, or class select a change you would like to see implemented at your college. Answer the following questions and conduct a forcefield analysis.

1. State the change you would like to see implemented.

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2. State which of the four types of change it is.

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3. Identify any possible resistance(s) to the change.

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4. Select strategies for overcoming the resistance(s).

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5. Conduct a forcefield analysis for the change. In the space below, write the present situation in the center and the forces that hinder the change and the forces that can help get the change implemented, using Exhibit 6-8 as an example.

Hindering Forces Present Situation Driving Forces

Apply It

What did I learn from this experience? How will I use this knowledge in the future?

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Your instructor may ask you to do this Skill Builder in class in a group. If so, the instructor will provide you with any necessary information or additional instructions.