The problem of resistance to change in industry

Abstract

The resistance to changes in procedure in industry by both management and workers' groups is largely dependent upon such psychological factors as fear of loss of status, security, and employment; the expression of insecurities which grow out of the passive dependent tendencies of the emotionally immature; and the inability of a man to go into business for himself when he is dependent on the tools owned by another person. Because of the highly emotional character of these resistances to change, a direct or logical presentation of the merits of the change may be most futile. Moves must be made very slowly, giving full consideration to the obvious or implied difficulties involved, and providing outlets for the expression and relief of the hostilities which arise. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)