This document discusses reasons why employees resist change and the dimensions of that resistance. It notes that employees may resist change due to not wanting to lose something valuable, misunderstanding the implications of change, or believing change makes no sense. Resistance has formal, psychological, and social dimensions. The formal dimension relates to job responsibilities, support, and performance evaluation. The psychological dimension involves workload and recognition. The social dimension considers alignment of personal and organizational values and determining rewards. Overcoming resistance requires understanding its complexity and influencing employee behavior.