Identify the reasons for individual and organizational resistance to change and describe methods for overcoming it.

Individuals may resist change because of their perceptions or personalities.In addition,habits,fear of the unknown,economic insecurities,and threats to established power and influence relationship may generate further resistance to change.Organizational resistance to change may be caused by organizational structure and culture,resource limitations,and interorganizational agreements.Force field analysis can help managers and employees diagnose and overcome resistance to change.Resistance can also be reduced through open communication and high levels of employee participation in the change process.