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Problem-Solving Tools: Force Field Analysis
What is the purpose of using force field analysis in a problem-solving session?
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Force field analysis helps determine how magnetic an issue is for the company
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Force field analysis helps the department manager decide how many employees are needed for next year's production
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Force field analysis identifies the positive and negative forces of a work place issue so they can be easily compared and discussed
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What is the purpose of using force field analysis in a problem-solving session?
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Force field analysis identifies the positive and negative forces of a work place issue so they can be easily compared and discussed
For example, if a company wants to change from one information technology to another, there will probably be some people who are in favor of the change and some who are not. Force field analysis helps employees visualize the challenges and the benefits of moving to the new technology. They can then discuss and agree on ways to decrease the challenges and increase the benefits.
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What is the purpose of using force field analysis in a problem-solving session?
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Force field analysis identifies the positive and negative forces of a work place issue so they can be easily compared and discussed
For example, if a company wants to change from one information technology to another, there will probably be some people who are in favor of the change and some who are not. Force field analysis helps employees visualize the challenges and the benefits of moving to the new technology. They can then discuss and agree on ways to decrease the challenges and increase the benefits.
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If a company wants to relocate its factory overseas for economic reasons, what are some positive force field issues?
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If a company wants to relocate its factory overseas for economic reasons, what are some positive force field issues?
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Cheap labor helps the bottom line
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If a company wants to relocate its factory overseas for economic reasons, what are some positive force field issues?
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Cheap labor helps the bottom line
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If a company wants to relocate its factory overseas, what are some negative force field issues?
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If a company wants to relocate its factory overseas, what are some negative force field issues?
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Both
Both negative and positive force field issues can used on both sides of the force field analysis line. For example, cheap labor can be a positive force for the company share holders, but a negative force for labor unions and job creators in America.
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If a company wants to relocate its factory overseas, what are some negative force field issues?
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Both
Both negative and positive force field issues can used on both sides of the force field analysis line. For example, cheap labor can be a positive force for the company share holders, but a negative force for labor unions and job creators in America.
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What is a good way of prioritizing a large list of positive and/or negative drivers in your force field analysis?
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What is a good way of prioritizing a large list of positive and/or negative drivers in your force field analysis?
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Assign weights to each
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What is a good way of prioritizing a large list of positive and/or negative drivers in your force field analysis?
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Assign weights to each
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What is important: reinforcing the positive forces or eliminating the negative forces?
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What is important: reinforcing the positive forces or eliminating the negative forces?
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Both
It's very important to do both, but reducing or eliminating the negative forces will be more effective.
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What is important: reinforcing the positive forces or eliminating the negative forces?
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Both
It's very important to do both, but reducing or eliminating the negative forces will be more effective.
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What is another useful value of the force field analysis?
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What is another useful value of the force field analysis?
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It helps problem solvers become more aware of others' views, opinions, and potential solutions
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What is another useful value of the force field analysis?
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It helps problem solvers become more aware of others' views, opinions, and potential solutions
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What is the optimal number of restraining and driving forces?
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What is the optimal number of restraining and driving forces?
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As many as you can brainstorm for each side
It's not the number of restraining or driving forces that is so important. There are other factors to be considered, like which ones can actually be altered.
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What is the optimal number of restraining and driving forces?
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As many as you can brainstorm for each side
It's not the number of restraining or driving forces that is so important. There are other factors to be considered, like which ones can actually be altered.
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What criteria should be used when assigning weights to each of the driving and restraining forces?
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What criteria should be used when assigning weights to each of the driving and restraining forces?
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Weak or strong
It works best when you use a scale of 1-5, 1 = weaker and 5 = stronger. Rank each force on each side of the table, then add up the columns.
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What criteria should be used when assigning weights to each of the driving and restraining forces?
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Weak or strong
It works best when you use a scale of 1-5, 1 = weaker and 5 = stronger. Rank each force on each side of the table, then add up the columns.
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Can you use force field analysis in your personal/family life?
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Can you use force field analysis in your personal/family life?
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Yes, parenting can be a perfect place to use this tool
For example: A parent can set a goal with his/her young child to keep a cleaner bedroom. Imagine the number of arguments against making this change by the child.
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Can you use force field analysis in your personal/family life?
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Yes, parenting can be a perfect place to use this tool
For example: A parent can set a goal with his/her young child to keep a cleaner bedroom. Imagine the number of arguments against making this change by the child.
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