Essentials of Organizational Behavior (13th Edition)
Essentials of Organizational Behavior (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780133920819
Author: Stephen P. Robbins; Timothy A. Judge
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 17, Problem 1LO
Summary Introduction

Toidentify: The forces that act as a stimulus to change.

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Forces that act as a stimulus to change:

The forces for change occur in six dimensions. They are:

  • The change like the workforce due to increased changes in terms of culture, demographics, immigration, and so on.
  • The change in technology continuously affecting and changing jobs, organizations.
  • The economic shocks are the economic slowdowns that affect the jobs and economies of countries all over the world.
  • With the increased level of competition across companies, organizations are forcing jobs and organizations to change.
  • The social trends of a product that goes around discussion among consumers who meet in blogs and chatrooms. These discussions force companies to continually change.
  • The politics surrounding globalization and issues between various nations all forcing organizations to adapt.

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