Matching Question Based on the arguments by Reger et al. (1994), match the mental barriers of people in an organization that reduce the acceptance of change proposals (in the left column) with their descriptions (in the right column). Drag and drop application. Passive resistance Passive resistance drop zone empty. Active resistance Active resistance drop zone empty. Can take place when the meaning and purpose of the change have not been clarified Can take place when change is perceived to be in direct conflict with main aspects of the organizational identity