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kodithompson

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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

Question 2

A manager's analysis of the external environment can be improved by ________, which involves screening information to detect emerging trends.
 
  A) environmental scanning
  B) environmental activism
  C) critical path analysis
  D) social screening


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Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: D) Organizations are made up of a number of interdependent subsystems. One can't be changed without affecting the others. So limited changes in subsystems tend to be nullified by the larger system. This source of resistance to change is known as limited focus of change.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A



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