Organization Development: Planned Change Process

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What is the primary goal of developing a contract in the OD process?

  • To terminate the relationship between the client and practitioner
  • To establish ground rules for confidentiality
  • To outline fees and expenses associated with the project
  • To clarify the client's and practitioner's expectations about the OD process (correct)

What is a potential issue that clients may face in the OD process?

  • Overidentification with the practitioner's issues
  • Inadequate access to information
  • Lack of empathy from the practitioner
  • Fear of losing control (correct)

What is an essential element of an effective contract in the OD process?

  • Defining outcomes and deliverables (correct)
  • Determining the practitioner's level of empathy
  • Establishing a termination clause
  • Specifying the client's dependencies

Why might an OD practitioner agree to unreasonable deadlines?

<p>Due to a desire to be seen as competent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential issue that OD practitioners may face in the OD process?

<p>Overidentification with the client's issues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of outlining fees and expenses in the contract?

<p>To specify the financial responsibilities of both parties (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to establish ground rules in the OD process?

<p>To prevent interpersonal issues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential issue that clients may face due to their dependency on the OD practitioner?

<p>Fear of losing control (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should an effective contract clarify regarding the OD practitioner's role?

<p>Their role in assisting the client in making decisions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of clarifying outcomes and deliverables in the contract?

<p>To clarify the client's and practitioner's expectations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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