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Factors impacting the resistance of faculties to changes at educational organizations

Published: August 1, 2026

Abstract

Constant evolution and multiple triggers force organizations moving towards initiatives. Although changes are introduced for achieving new goals, faculties of educational institutions may resist to changes. This study is to review related studies and identify the main factors affecting faculties’ resistance to change at educational organizations.
Keywords
faculty resistance to change educational organizations

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