Force Field Analysis

Force Field Analysis - A technique for analyzing what aids or hinders an organization in reaching an objective. An arrow pointing to an objective is drawn down the middle of a piece of paper. The factors that will aid the objective's achievement, called the driving forces, are listed on the left side of the arrow. The factors that will hinder its achievement, called the restraining forces, are listed on the right side of the arrow.

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Source: American Society for Quality, 24 September 2010 09:12:46, http://www.asq.org/glossary/

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Force Field Analysis - Identifies force and factors, both restraining and driving, effect the solution of an issue or problem so that the positives can be reinforced and/or negatives reduced or eliminated.

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Source: iSixSigma, 23 January 2011 10:37:40, https:web.archive.org/web/20111109014246/http:www.isixsigma.com/index.php?option=com_glossary