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Organizational Development: The Field of Organizational Development

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Organizational Development: The Field of Organizational Development

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What is the main purpose of Organizational Development (OD) as described in the text?

To increase individual and organizational health (correct)

To ignore employee wellness

To decrease individual and organizational effectiveness

To complicate organizational processes

What are the foundational disciplines of behavioral science that serve as the basis for Organizational Development (OD)?

Mathematics, Literature, and History

Economics, Political Science, and Philosophy

Psychology, Sociology, and Cultural Anthropology (correct)

Biology, Physics, and Chemistry

How does enhancing employee wellness relate to organizational effectiveness in Organizational Development (OD)?

It only affects employee satisfaction

It increases organizational effectiveness (correct)

It has no impact on organizational effectiveness

It decreases organizational effectiveness

What does the strategic planning process in OD aim to achieve?

Produce a clear mission and specific goals for various aspects of the organization (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the foundational aspect of Organizational Development (OD) as mentioned in the text?

Behavioral science (B) Signup and view all the answers

How are individual and organizational health related in the context of Organizational Development (OD)?

Improving individual health increases organizational health (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the external aspects that should guide an organization's strategy?

PESTLE - political, economical, sociological, technological, legal, environmental (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to revisit the mission statement of an organization every 3 to 5 years?

To keep up with changing times and evolving customer needs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in the text as the key reason for businesses needing customers?

To ensure profit and sustainability (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of self-directed teams in an organization?

Working independently without supervision (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which function is NOT associated with Self-Directed Teams (SDTs) according to the text?

Report to a supervisor for daily tasks (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why should employee relations be harmonized with interpersonal relations within a work unit?

To maintain employee productivity (D) Signup and view all the answers