Lewin's force field analysis theory- forces

Question 1

what does the theory outline

Answer 1

it outlines the processes of determining which forces drive and which forces resist, a proposed change.

Question 2

describe driving forces

Answer 2

things that assist and support a change, customers, legislation - you have to, social attitudes- delivery drivers for carparks and things.

Question 3

describing restraining forces

Answer 3

these work against the change
time, managers, financial

Question 4

what are the 4 steps - wire

Answer 4

weighting, ranking, implementing, and evaluating the response

Question 5

Explain weighting

Answer 5

identify the driving forces and restraining forces and then give them a score on how powerful they are - out of 4

Question 6

Explain ranking

Answer 6

which driving forces need strengthening?
which restraining forces need weakening?

Question 7

Explain implementing a response

Answer 7

action plan- put someone in charge and give them a deadline
What to do to strengthen/weaken, who’s responsible, and when by

Question 8

Explain evaluating the response

Answer 8

How did we go strengthening / weakening?
do the driving forces now overpower the restraing forces.
if no or tie - go back to stage 3 or give up
if yes- then precede

Question 9

Disadvantages for the theory

Answer 9

There’s a bias- the weight or what forces there are are all subjective to the maker

Question 10

Advantages for the theory

Answer 10

gives you a clear indication on the driving and restraining forces and whether you should go through with it