Application of Resistance to Change
Acme Feed Company is a small farmers' store located in eastern North Carolina. Because the surrounding farms have been taken over by corporate farmers, Acme's owners know that they must make some changes. The owners have decided to hire an "expert" to assist them in making the necessary changes. Acme currently employs fifteen people. Two individuals serve as managers and have been with Acme for over twenty years. Five employees have been hired in the last several years, and an additional eight employees are part- time workers who are attending the local agricultural college.
-The changes in the farms to which Acme sells are an example of a change in the__________ that affect the organization.
A)economy
B)people
C)technology
D)internal environment

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The changes in the farms transitioning from individual to corporate ownership reflect a change in the economy, impacting the external environment in which Acme operates. This economic shift necessitates Acme to adapt its business strategy.