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What is the purpose of the 'unfreezing' stage in the organizational change process?
What is the purpose of the 'unfreezing' stage in the organizational change process?
- To present a problem or event that highlights the need for change (correct)
- To mobilize commitment among employees
- To develop new behaviors and values through training
- To reinforce the company's old ways of doing things
In the context of organizational development (OD), what is 'action research' primarily used for?
In the context of organizational development (OD), what is 'action research' primarily used for?
- To develop attainable short-term goals for employees
- To collect data about the organization and feed it back to employees (correct)
- To provide inspirational speeches to motivate employees
- To formulate and implement organizational changes
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Organizational Development (OD)?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Organizational Development (OD)?
- Encouraging employees to design the change
- Developing and communicating a shared vision
- Imposing rewards or sanctions on employees (correct)
- Using behavioral science knowledge
What is the main objective of 'refreezing' in the change process within a company?
What is the main objective of 'refreezing' in the change process within a company?
What strategy can be used to overcome employee intransigence according to the text?
What strategy can be used to overcome employee intransigence according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach to reducing resistance to change?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach to reducing resistance to change?
What is the purpose of 'mobilizing commitment' in overcoming employee intransigence?
What is the purpose of 'mobilizing commitment' in overcoming employee intransigence?
What distinguishes Organizational Development from other approaches to change?
What distinguishes Organizational Development from other approaches to change?
What happens during the 'moving' phase of organizational change according to the text?
What happens during the 'moving' phase of organizational change according to the text?
What role does 'creating a guiding coalition' play in overcoming employee intransigence?
What role does 'creating a guiding coalition' play in overcoming employee intransigence?
