Limited focus of change is a major force for resistance to change that originates from an organizational source. It indicates that ________.
A) groups in the organization that control sizable resources often resist change
B) changes in organizational patterns may threaten the expertise of specialized groups so these groups tend to resist change
C) organizations have structural inertia that acts as a counterbalance to sustain stability
D) limited changes in subsystems tend to be nullified by the larger system
E) even if individuals want to change their behavior, group norms may act as a constraint

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Limited focus of change refers to changes that are made in subsystems rather than the larger system. In this case, the larger system tends to nullify the limited changes, which can lead to resistance to change. The other options do not directly relate to limited focus of change.

Limited Focus of Change Is a Major Force for Resistance