Dale's methods of fitting horseshoes save time and money for his employer at the local ranch. However, when Dale suggests that everyone use his method, his boss, Cedric, says, "No. That's not the way we've always done it around here." Cedric's resistance to change illustrates:
A) organizational inertia.
B) prior strategic commitments.
C) barriers to mobility.
D) lack of distinctive competencies.
E) the Icarus paradox.

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Cedric's resistance to change illustrates organizational inertia, which is the tendency of an organization to continue with its established ways of doing things rather than embracing new approaches. Cedric's response indicates that the organization is resistant to change and prefers to maintain the status quo, even if Dale's approach could save time and money.

Dale's Methods of Fitting Horseshoes Save Time and Money for His