The identification of forces that drive and restrain change is called a(n):
a. equilibrium evaluation.
b. force field analysis.
c. status quo analysis.
d. refreezing system.
B
Driving and restraining forces influence any situation. A force field analysis facilitates the iden-tification and analysis of driving and restraining forces in any situation.
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