The external forces that inhibit the ability of managers to implement the desired change include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) The drag of past practices and routines that are difficult to dislodge
B) A confrontational industrial relations environment
C) Legislation that mandates various requirements if an organization is to continue to function
D) Industry wide trends that impact all organizations operating in the same industry

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The drag of past practices and routines that are difficult to dislodge is an internal force, not an external one. It relates to the organization's internal culture and habits rather than external pressures or constraints.

The External Forces That Inhibit the Ability of Managers to Implement