Change Management. Driving/Restraining Forces

[Sammyboi]

Hey.

Just wondering if we need to know driving forces for change for the exam, since my textbook just mentions restraining forces!

If so,  where could i get some resources talking about driving forces!

Thank you.

-SammyBoi

[Joseph41]

Hey.

Just wondering if we need to know driving forces for change for the exam, since my textbook just mentions restraining forces!

If so,  where could i get some resources talking about driving forces!

Thank you.

-SammyBoi

Hey SammyBoi,

It's been five years since I studied BusMan, so perhaps another user can provide a more up-to-date opinion.

I certainly needed to know about driving forces for change. I had a quick look at the study design, and it still seems to be listed (page 28). With that in mind, I'd definitely want to be aware of them.

In regard to resources, this might be a good start.

Good luck!

[100.00]

Hey.

Just wondering if we need to know driving forces for change for the exam, since my textbook just mentions restraining forces!

If so,  where could i get some resources talking about driving forces!

Thank you.

You definitely do.

Some driving forces are:

Employees
Costs
Competitors
Customers
Political considerations
Economic climate (costs)
Productivity
Shareholders
Management
Social Change

-SammyBoi

[noahbald]

AFAIK most of the restraining forces can be justified as a driving force

Since you want some resources I'll post what I've got written in my notes

Spoiler

Management
Resist Change
Management who promote change to improve the LSO's performance will use leading to enact change.
Promote Change
Poor decision making by management will resist change – such as using autocratic style.
Employees
Promote Change
Employees who support change can create a culture for the LSO to embrace the change.
Resist Change
Employees can resist change through fear of the unknown, particularly if they feel change is forced upon them.
Time
Promote Change
If the LSO devotes enough time to implement the change. This will help support it.
Resist Change
LSO’s which do not have the time to implement change, then it will likely fail.
Costs
Promote Change
A change may result in lower costs.
Resist Change
Change may incur large costs, therefore, LSO’s may be reluctant to enact the change.
Cometitors
Promote Change
Lack of competition in a market can support an LSO’s change, and rivals may set a precedent which others must follow.
Resist Change
If a competitor dominates the market then an LSO may be reluctant to change.
Low Productivity
Promote Change
If an LSO’s productivity is low, then this will be changed in the anticipation and productivity will improve.
Resist Change
Change can create fear and resistance from employees which may hinder productivity. Therefore managers may be reluctant to implement change.
Legislation
Promote Change
Changes in legislation may force an LSO to change.
Resist Change
Legislation can implement restrictions on procedures and can act as an obstacle for change.
Organisational Intertia
Promote Change
Moving away from comfort zones and implementing change can encourage new ways of doing things and encourage success.
Resist Change
The tendency of the organisation to be unenthusiastic about proposed change.