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According to process consultants, the client is responsible for solving their own problems.
According to process consultants, the client is responsible for solving their own problems.
True (A)
Team-building activities can be oriented toward individual behavior and group behavior.
Team-building activities can be oriented toward individual behavior and group behavior.
True (A)
Timing is irrelevant in process consulting.
Timing is irrelevant in process consulting.
False (B)
Team-building can be classified according to whether their purpose is diagnostic, improvement, and maintenance.
Team-building can be classified according to whether their purpose is diagnostic, improvement, and maintenance.
Process consultants should always have all the answers to the client's problems.
Process consultants should always have all the answers to the client's problems.
Process consultants should never take risks in their interventions.
Process consultants should never take risks in their interventions.
The manager is responsible for the entire team-building process, with no input from the OD consultant.
The manager is responsible for the entire team-building process, with no input from the OD consultant.
The OD consultant's role is to take full control of the team-building process.
The OD consultant's role is to take full control of the team-building process.
Process consultants can ignore the client's motivations and perceptions.
Process consultants can ignore the client's motivations and perceptions.
The first stage of the team-building process involves data gathering, diagnosis, and action planning.
The first stage of the team-building process involves data gathering, diagnosis, and action planning.
Every interaction with the client has no consequences.
Every interaction with the client has no consequences.
In the later stage of the team-building process, the consultant takes on a more active role.
In the later stage of the team-building process, the consultant takes on a more active role.
The Johari Window model is used to analyze group behavior in a workplace.
The Johari Window model is used to analyze group behavior in a workplace.
The „Open“ window shows that some personal issues are perceived by others but not by the individual.
The „Open“ window shows that some personal issues are perceived by others but not by the individual.
The „Hidden“ window comprises personal issues that are unknown to the individual but that are communicated clearly to others.
The „Hidden“ window comprises personal issues that are unknown to the individual but that are communicated clearly to others.
People may not share their feelings about themselves or others in the workgroup unless they feel safe and protected.
People may not share their feelings about themselves or others in the workgroup unless they feel safe and protected.
The „blind“ window is where people are aware of their behavior, motives, and issues, but they conceal them from others.
The „blind“ window is where people are aware of their behavior, motives, and issues, but they conceal them from others.
According to Schein, the process consultant offers expert help in the form of solutions to problems.
According to Schein, the process consultant offers expert help in the form of solutions to problems.
Effective consultants and managers should be good helpers, aiding others in getting things done, but not in achieving the goals they have set.
Effective consultants and managers should be good helpers, aiding others in getting things done, but not in achieving the goals they have set.
The process consultant's role is to ensure that the client owns the solution to their problems.
The process consultant's role is to ensure that the client owns the solution to their problems.
One of the principles of process consultation is to always try to be unhelpful.
One of the principles of process consultation is to always try to be unhelpful.
The process consultant should always stay in touch with the current reality of the client's situation.
The process consultant should always stay in touch with the current reality of the client's situation.
One of the principles of process consultation is to access your knowledge.
One of the principles of process consultation is to access your knowledge.
Conflict can be constrained by eliminating the basic issues causing the conflict.
Conflict can be constrained by eliminating the basic issues causing the conflict.
The third-party consultant's role is limited to devising coping techniques only.
The third-party consultant's role is limited to devising coping techniques only.
Mutual motivation to resolve the conflict is a necessary factor in facilitating the conflict resolution process.
Mutual motivation to resolve the conflict is a necessary factor in facilitating the conflict resolution process.
The episodic model is used to resolve the underlying causes of conflict.
The episodic model is used to resolve the underlying causes of conflict.
The third-party consultant's role is to take full control of the conflict resolution process.
The third-party consultant's role is to take full control of the conflict resolution process.
Open and clear forms of communication are not necessary in facilitating the conflict resolution process.
Open and clear forms of communication are not necessary in facilitating the conflict resolution process.
Study Notes
Process Consulting Principles
- Clients are ultimately responsible for solving their own problems.
- Team-building activities can focus on individual and group behaviors.
- Timing is not critical in the process consulting framework.
- Team-building aims can be categorized into diagnostic, improvement, and maintenance purposes.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Managers have the primary responsibility for the team-building process, with limited input from Organizational Development (OD) consultants.
- OD consultants are not meant to take full control of the team-building process.
- Process consultants should refrain from having all the answers and avoid taking risks in their interventions.
- Consultants must value the client's motivations and perceptions rather than ignore them.
Stages of Team-Building Process
- The initial stage involves data gathering, diagnosis, and action planning.
- The consultant’s role becomes more active in the later stages of team-building.
- Every interaction holds significance and potential consequences in the consulting process.
Johari Window Model
- The Johari Window is a tool for understanding group behaviors within a workplace.
- The "Open" window represents behaviors known to both self and others.
- The "Hidden" window contains personal matters unknown to self but known to others.
- The "Blind" window refers to behaviors that individuals are unaware of but visible to others.
- Safety and trust are essential for group members to share feelings openly.
Consulting Philosophy
- Process consultants guide clients toward owning solutions rather than providing them directly.
- One principle of process consultation emphasizes being unhelpful to encourage client independence.
- Maintaining awareness of the current realities faced by clients is crucial.
- Process consultants should utilize available knowledge in their practices.
Conflict Resolution
- Conflict should be addressed by eliminating underlying issues.
- Mutual motivation among parties is vital for effective conflict resolution.
- The episodic model assists in identifying and resolving the sources of conflict.
- Third-party consultants should not dominate the conflict resolution process but may assist in promoting coping strategies.
- Open and transparent communication is not deemed essential by some in resolving conflict, yet it may enhance understanding.
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This quiz covers the basics of team building, including types of team-building activities, their purposes, and the role of a manager in team development. Learn about individual behavior, group behavior, and organizational context.
