According to the punctuated-equilibrium model, which two triggers bring about brief revolutionary change during the group's inertia?

a. resource utilization and awareness of time

b. awareness of time and awareness of deadlines

c. group conflict and missed deadlines

d. missed deadlines and resource utilization

e. awareness of deadlines and group conflict

C. Group conflicts and missed deadlines

Explanation:

The punctuated-equilibrium model was formed by Niles Eldredge and Stephen Jay Gould, who were both paleontologists. The theory explains that when an evolution occurs in an organization, it comes in a very rapid and fast manner, most times characterized by a destabilization of an already stable system.

The destabilization might be in the form of conflicts. When such destabilization occurs, organizations should see it as an opportunity to improve and work harder, instead of allowing it break them up.