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?

    <p>Produce a clear mission and specific goals for various aspects of the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Behavioral science</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Improving individual health increases organizational health</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>PESTLE - political, economical, sociological, technological, legal, environmental</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To keep up with changing times and evolving customer needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To ensure profit and sustainability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Working independently without supervision</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Report to a supervisor for daily tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To maintain employee productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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