PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) Practice Exam

Which analysis technique examines the forces that favor or resist change?

1. SWOT Analysis

2. Force Field Analysis

3. Gap Analysis

4. Pestle Analysis

The correct answer is: Force Field Analysis

Force Field Analysis is the technique that specifically examines the forces that favor or resist change within an organization or system. This method, developed by Kurt Lewin, involves identifying and analyzing the driving and restraining forces that impact a particular change initiative. By mapping out these forces, teams can better understand the dynamics at play and develop strategies to strengthen the driving forces or diminish the effects of the restraining forces. For instance, in an organizational change scenario, driving forces might include enthusiasm from leadership about a new initiative, while restraining forces could involve employee resistance or lack of resources. By evaluating these elements, teams can create action plans that enhance support for the change and address any resistance. Other analysis techniques, while useful in their own contexts, do not focus specifically on the forces of change. SWOT Analysis evaluates Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats but does not inherently highlight the push and pull of change dynamics. Gap Analysis identifies the difference between current and desired performance but does not specifically assess the forces related to change. PESTLE Analysis examines external factors—Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, and Environmental—impacting an organization but again lacks the targeted examination of forces for or against change. This makes Force Field Analysis the