The Key Argument Of The Driving And Restraining Forces

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According to Lewin’s force field theory, he argued that any level of behaviour is maintained in a condition of “quasi-stationary equilibrium” by a force field comprising a balance of forces pushing for and resisting change. The aim of this literature review is to describe the key argument of the driving and restraining forces that respectively promote or impede the success of company’s transaction; the review primarily uses an integrative analysis of studies and reviews from the Hayes J (2014).
The studies reviewed revealed that driving forces for change, there was separated into internal and external forces. The internal forces come from the inner company, business or organisation whilst the external forces are at macro level where business don’t have much control or influence.
Internal force:
The collected studies from Hayes J (2014) highlighted that “the sense of improvement” are important driving forces for business such qualities include the emotional commitment and intention to evolve business condition in a tough environment and in a competitive market in which it operates. Profitability and performance is another important factors that drive business to change; in addition, many companies were found to be promoted to change, where they need to reorganize to increase efficiency and competitiveness. There is a number theories reviewed “business cycle” as one of influences; in Hayes J (2014) study the author describe the decline stage of a business as a point to change,

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