Which of the following is an example of a force for change originating outside the organization?
A. productivity issues
B. conflict management
C. structural reorganization
D. social and political pressures
E. absenteeism
D. social and political pressures
Forces for change that originate outside the organization include demographic characteristics; technological advancements; shareholder, customer, and market changes; and social and political pressures.
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A. logistical B. functional C. facilitating D. customerized E. transactional
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A. $3,500 Favorable B. $3,500 Unfavorable C. $1,000 Unfavorable D. $1,000 Favorable
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