Resistance to change is a concept that refers to the tendency of individuals or organizations to maintain the status quo and resist any changes. INERTIA, inerita, and STABILITY are all terms related to this concept. INERTIA is the tendency of an object to remain at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force. Inerita is a similar concept, referring to the tendency of a body to remain in its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force. STABILITY is the quality or state of being stable, meaning that it is not easily changed or disturbed. All three of these terms refer to the concept of resistance to change.