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T is a senior managertasked with planning the move of the company headquarters from a city centre location to a rural estate location. More than 70 staff will be impacted by the move.
T feels confident that the practical aspects of the move have been addressed well but is unsure about the reaction from staff, some of whom may have to move house. He has decided to apply a well known model to analyse the situation.
Drivers in favour of change and resisting factors to change are all plotted out on a diagram and then analysed in depth. What isthe name of this technique?
Suggested Answer: D
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43 comments · newest first
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Simona
11 months ago
Isn't that just a fancy way to say "change management"?
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Veronique
11 months ago
Yeah, it's all about balancing those forces!
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Lenita
11 months ago
Surprised he didn't consider staff feelings more!
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Malika
12 months ago
I think it's a bit more complicated than that.
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Hershel
12 months ago
That's definitely Lewin's Force-Field analysis!
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Deangelo
1 year ago
Organization development theory sounds familiar, but I can't recall if it involves plotting forces like in Lewin's model. I might be mixing it up.
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Caren
1 year ago
I practiced a question similar to this in class, and I think the Force-Field analysis was specifically mentioned as a technique for understanding change dynamics.
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Denae
1 year ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like the Unfreeze-Change-Refreeze model is more about the stages of change rather than analyzing forces.
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Melita
1 year ago
I remember studying Lewin's Force-Field analysis; it’s all about balancing the driving and resisting forces. I think that’s the right answer.
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Cyndy
1 year ago
Wait, is this really just about Lewin's model? The question mentions "organization development theory" and "HR strategy/planning" as well. I'm a bit confused - should I be considering other change management frameworks too? I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Daniela
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The key is to identify the driving forces (e.g. potential benefits of the move) and the restraining forces (e.g. staff resistance to relocation). Then I can analyze the relative strength of each and develop a plan to strengthen the drivers and reduce the restraints. Lewin's Force-Field analysis is the way to go here.
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Nicholle
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward application of Lewin's Force-Field analysis. I'm confident I can identify the key driving and restraining forces at play and use that to develop a change management strategy.
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Penney
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question mentions a "well-known model" but I'm not totally familiar with the different change management frameworks. I'll need to review my notes on Lewin's model and make sure I understand how to apply it in this context.
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Doug
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The key is to compare the cost of buying the new machinery now versus waiting and selling the old one later. I'll work through the numbers step-by-step.
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Lashawn
1 year ago
I think the diagram shows a load balancer, but I'm not completely sure. It's been a while since I studied IKEv2 concepts.
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Marge
1 year ago
I bet the senior manager is wishing they could just 'refreeze' the whole situation and avoid dealing with all the staff reactions. Good luck with that, T!
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Margery
1 year ago
It's important to manage change effectively for the staff's well-being.
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Frankie
1 year ago
D) Unfreeze-Change-Refreeze
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Marylin
1 year ago
I hope T considers all the factors before making a decision.
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Johnathon
1 year ago
A) Lewin's Force-Field analysis
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Rosendo
1 year ago
Human resource strategy/planning? I think the senior manager is a bit too far removed from the HR department for that to be the right answer.
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Weldon
1 year ago
Ha! Unfreeze-Change-Refreeze, really? That's Lewin's change management model, not the analysis technique they're looking for.
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Argelia
1 year ago
Oh, I see. Thanks for clarifying!
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Fernanda
1 year ago
No, it's actually D) Unfreeze-Change-Refreeze.
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Cecilia
1 year ago
I think it's A) Lewin's Force-Field analysis.
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Willow
1 year ago
D) Unfreeze-Change-Refreeze
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Willodean
1 year ago
C) Human resource strategy/planning
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Catalina
1 year ago
B) Organization development theory
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Na
1 year ago
A) Lewin's Force-Field analysis
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Celestina
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not too sure. It could be Organization Development theory, but that feels a bit too broad for this specific scenario.
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Tequila
1 year ago
C) Human resource strategy/planning
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Queen
1 year ago
B) Organization development theory
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Mariann
1 year ago
A) Lewin's Force-Field analysis
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Ashleigh
2 years ago
Definitely Lewin's Force-Field analysis. It's the perfect tool for evaluating the driving and restraining forces behind a major organizational change like this.
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Arlette
1 year ago
Yes, it's a great tool for understanding the dynamics of change within an organization.
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Merissa
1 year ago
A) Lewin's Force-Field analysis
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Quentin
1 year ago
I think that model is more about the process of change rather than analyzing the driving and resisting factors.
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Jackie
1 year ago
D) Unfreeze-Change-Refreeze
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Tabetha
1 year ago
I agree, it really helps to identify what is pushing for change and what is holding it back.
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Rocco
1 year ago
A) Lewin's Force-Field analysis
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Lisbeth
2 years ago
I believe using this technique will help T understand the impact of the move on the staff better.
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Rose
2 years ago
I agree with Elise, it helps to identify the driving and resisting forces for change.
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Elise
2 years ago
I think the technique is Lewin's Force-Field analysis.