Understanding Force Field Analysis
Added on 2020-05-08
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Running head: FORCE FIELD ANALYSISForce Field AnalysisName of the StudentName of the UniversityAuthor’s Note
1FORCE FIELD ANALYSISDefinitionForce field analysis is a tool proposed by Kurt Lewin that identifies the factors of changein an organization. It primarily identifies two basic forces that are driving force and restrainingforce. The balance of the organization is held in the balance of these two opposing forces. Thedriving force is the promoter of change in the organization and the restraining force attempts tomaintain the status quo. The comparison between the two helps to analyse situation and plan forchange (Card, 2013).SummaryChange in any business organization is inevitable due to the role of external factors.These external factors influencing the organization tend to change over time. The organization isbelieved to be in an equilibrium condition in between the tension of the two forces. Anorganization is in the equilibrium only when the driving force and the restraining force are equal.The driving force needs to be greater than the restraining force in order to attain change. Theforce field analysis model proposed by Lewin helps in identifying change required for theorganization in order to sustain in the market and prepare change plan in accordance with therequirement. This force field analysis tool can be used in the lovebug diagram technique thatadds value to both its progenitor methods. It also keeps hold of their key strengths and ease ofuse. Its potential benefit is seen in assessing both planned and unplanned changes from the statusquo.DescriptionThe force field analysis is a popular tool present in the market for more than half acentury that is used for identification of the change in the business organization. It reflects
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