Organization Development Theories Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT one of the five phases in diagnosing at the organizational level?

  • Inputs
  • Outputs
  • Transformation Process
  • Implementation (correct)

According to the Open System Model, what is a system composed of?

  • Parts or subsystems integrated into a functioning unit (correct)
  • Completely separate entities
  • Independent parts
  • Unrelated subsystems

Which of the following is NOT considered part of the general environment in the Open System Model?

  • Political/regulatory forces
  • Organizational culture (correct)
  • Social forces
  • Technological forces

What does an ethical dilemma involve?

<p>A difficulty in decision-making between two possible solutions, neither of which is absolutely reasonable from an ethical standpoint (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the forces in the general environment interact?

<p>In unique and unpredictable ways (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first phase in diagnosing at the organizational level according to the text?

<p>Inputs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Open System Model, what is the purpose of a system?

<p>To integrate the parts or subsystems into a functioning unit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following forces is NOT included in the general environment according to the text?

<p>Legal forces (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the practitioner trying to understand when looking at inputs in diagnosing at the organizational level?

<p>The general environment and industry structure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the forces in the general environment described?

<p>Interacting in unique and unpredictable ways (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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