Question

We are aware that people are motivated and de-motivated to change by various factors / influences. Select and indentify a member of your family (immediate or extended) and analyze the most influential factor that makes them accept change and resist change.

Answer 1

Selection: My father is a member of the family which I would like to analyse.

Factors that make him accept changes:

• Clear outcomes - If the outcome is clear and personally beneficial he is more acceptable to change.
• The positive impact of change: Because of his background with any kind of change he expects positive results. Like the decision to change electrical equipment at the house and shifting to CFL have a positive impact on the environment so he was ready to make the change.
• Sustainable growth - the change that might not show immediate results but have long-term advantages are acceptable.

Factors that make him resist changes:

• Past experiences: If the change is against certain aspects which he has already experienced in past he would be resistant. Example - The impact of nutritious and vegetarian diet has kept him healthy so he won't accept non-veg meals for his own consumption.
• Technology-based changes - If a sudden change is happening due to technological development he won't be easily acceptable. Example - Taking online services or e-commerce services as he still prefers to go out, check the product and then buy the same.
• No clear outcomes, no result, no positive impact - the changes that are risky and might not have clear results are the ones he will resist and won't support.

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