Even after optical scanning and e-mailing became accepted technologies for sharing documents, some people still resisted using them in favor of what they were used to, such as faxing. This type of resistance to change is best classified as _____.
a) surprise
b) peer pressure
c) differing assessments
d) inertia
e) misunderstanding

Respuesta :

Even after optical scanning and e-mailing became accepted technologies for sharing documents, some people still resisted using them in favor of what they were used to, such as faxing. This type of resistance to change is best classified as inertia.

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Generally, Inertia means the ability to stay without doing anything or changing themselves. Social Inertia is the term that explains the resistance of a person to change or accept the fact or other things. That is widely accepted by almost everyone in society.

Also, it is known as the opposite of social change. Inertia can happen in any scenario in society. For example in Culture, collaborations, relationships, etc.

Even though the advanced technologies have been accepted by many for sharing documents. Some people never accept that or they won't use it and they will be sticking on to their old customs or ways due to their inertia resistance.