Business Studies: Lewin’s Forcefield Analysis Simulator

The Lewin’s Forcefield Analysis Simulator is a dynamic, web-based learning tool designed to help students visualise and evaluate the forces driving and resisting organisational change. Perfect for A-Level Business Studies, this simulator allows learners to explore real-world business scenarios or create their own, applying Lewin’s classic model in an engaging, hands-on way.

Key Features

Realistic Business Scenarios: Includes ready-made examples such as Tech Startup Expansion, Manufacturing Automation, and Retail Digital Transformation—or lets students create fully custom scenarios.

Drag-and-Drop Interactivity: Students can select from a bank of common forces or create their own, then drag them into Driving or Restraining zones.

Customisable Force Strengths: Adjustable sliders allow learners to set the impact level (1–5) of each force.

Visual Forcefield Diagram: Clearly displays driving and restraining forces side-by-side with colour-coded indicators.

Outcome Meter & Traffic Light System: Instantly calculates net force and change likelihood with a visual meter and green/amber/red indicators.

Summary Statistics: Automatic calculation of total driving forces, restraining forces, and net force to support analysis.

Scenario Flexibility: Encourages both structured analysis of case studies and creative application to unique, student-generated business challenges.

Clear & Reset Options: Allows quick removal of forces to start new simulations without refreshing.

Learning Outcomes

By using the simulator, students will be able to:

Understand Lewin’s Forcefield Model: Identify and categorise driving and restraining forces in business change contexts.

Apply Analytical Thinking: Assess the relative strength of different factors affecting change.

Interpret Change Likelihood: Use numerical and visual feedback to predict whether change is likely, balanced, or unlikely.

Engage in Scenario Analysis: Transfer theoretical knowledge to varied business situations, both provided and self-created.

Enhance Evaluation Skills: Practise justifying how changes to specific forces could alter the outcome.

Collaborate & Discuss: Use the visual outputs as a stimulus for classroom debate on strategic decision-making.

Ideal for:

A-Level Business Studies lessons on change management, organisational behaviour, or strategy.

Group workshops and interactive whiteboard activities.

Independent study or homework tasks to reinforce class learning.