We see the changing of the seasons - monsoon or drought. Change stops when the Earth stops rotating on its axis by which time we need not worry about transformation. In the Internet age, changes come faster as the pace of business and competition heats up. A shift in the behaviour of competitors often force companies to make changes in order to survive.
Technology is responsible for the furious pace of change.
New technology often puts traditional manufacturers out of business overnight. The personal computer has replaced the typewriter. Cheaper handphones have made the pagers nearly obsolete. Sudden changes could happen because of acquisitions or mergers. After spending much money to acquire a company, management need to recoup funds by axing redundant staff or closing down branches or factories in certain locations.