9 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a new organizational form mentioned in the text that provides organizations with new ways of thinking about manufacturing goods and delivering services?
Decentralized hierarchies
What year did the American Society for Training & Development set up an OD division?
1968
Based on the information provided, what was the approximate number of members in the OD network in 2007?
4000
According to Lewin's Force Field Theory, what are the forces that facilitate change and push the system in the desired direction called?
Driving forces
According to Lewin's Force Field Analysis model, what is the recommended approach to shift the balance in the direction of planned change?
Increase forces pushing for change while decreasing forces maintaining the current state
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT considered a major trend shaping change in organizations?
Increased employee empowerment and autonomy
What is the primary focus of Organization Development according to the definitions provided?
Improving the organization's overall health and functioning
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of how information technology is redefining the traditional business model?
Enabling the development of new organizational structures
What is the relationship between electronic data interchange and downsizing/restructuring according to the passage?
Electronic data interchange has fueled the downsizing and restructuring of firms.
Learn about various perspectives on Organization Development by Margulies, Schein, Vaill, and Warner Burke. Explore the concepts of organizational improvement, maintaining organizational health, and understanding and improving processes within an organization.
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