Forces for Change All of the potential causes of change can be broken down into two simple categories: inside forces for changethose forces that are internal to the organization; and outside forces for changethose forces that are from the external environment. It's not always clear when an organization needs to change, but managers can monitor the outside and inside forces for change in order to get clues. This activity is important because understanding and being able to identify these forces is critical to the successful implementation of change programs by managers. The goal of this activity is to challenge your knowledge of the forces for change outside and inside the organization. Select the correct force for change that each item represents. a) inside force: manager's behavior b) outside force: demographic characteristics c) outside force: social and political pressures d) outside force: technological advancements e) outside force: shareholder, customer, and broader stakeholder concerns f) inside concerns: human resource concerns. Question 1) age