This week's topic is going to call for a little work. I would like for you to try something. Look at the Force$-$field analysis discussion and the figure $6\mathrm{.}2$ on pages $134-135$ of your textbook. This figure is a simple example of how to diagram out a force$-$field analysis. I would like for you to do it $-$ using online MBA$/$Org Leadership classes as your topic.

More specifically, should MBA or Organizational Leadership courses be taken online or in the classroom? On the left side, list the "Forces for Change" or the "Driving Forces" as to why online MBA$/$Org Leadership courses could receive favor. Remember to not only identify the driving forces, but to also give them a quantitative value. For example, you might list something like "flexible schedule" as a $"+5"($with five being the highest ranking$).$ You give each criterion your own value, as you see it$.$ And then you might list, "Can do it anywhere" as a $+3($because you don't have to drive to Bethel University $-$ again, you decide on the value $-$ but explain why$/$how you assign them$).$

Then, list the "Forces for Maintaining a Status Quo" or the "Restraining Forces" on the right side. These would be various reasons to stick with the in$-$the$-$classroom mode. For example, you could say... "loss of professor face time" with a value of $-4.$ You could list, "self$-$motivation$/$accountability required" as a $-2$ value. Tally up the $+$ and the $-$ and see where you come out on the issue.

After you do this, present your results in your reply post $($include the charting$)$ and explain the results. What did you list? Were they driving forces or restraining forces? How did you value each item? Which items had a heavier weight of value? Why?

This is a short exercise on doing a force$-$field analysis, and we will discuss our weighted pros and cons of taking MBA classes online. Should be interesting. If you are still confused about what a Force Field Analysis is and what you are supposed to do$,$ then watch the video below, and then come back and read the instructions again.