When is an organization in a state of inertia?
A) When it increases the forces for change
B) When it reduces resistance to change
C) When the forces are evenly balanced
D) When the two opposing forces increase together
E) When the two opposing forces decrease together

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When the forces are evenly balanced, the organization is in a state of inertia and does not change. To get an organization to change, managers must find a way to increase the forces for change, reduce resistance to change, or do both simultaneously.

When Is an Organization in a State of Inertia