Appreciative Inquiry (AI) Is an Organizational Development Technique

question 102

Multiple Choice

Appreciative inquiry (AI) is an organizational development technique. Which of the following statements is true regarding appreciative inquiry?

• A) It consists of four steps including discovery, dreaming, design, and destiny.
• B) It seeks to change groups' attitudes, stereotypes, and perceptions about each other.
• C) It tries to identify discrepancies among member perceptions and solve these differences.
• D) It uses high-interaction group activities to increase trust and openness among team members, improve coordinative efforts, and increase team performance.
• E) It involves an outside consultant who helps the manager to analyze processes within his or her unit and identify what to improve and how.

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Definitions:

Financial Risk

The possibility of losing money on an investment or business venture, including the risk of not receiving anticipated returns.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income not distributed as dividends but retained by the company to be reinvested in its core business or to pay debt.

Source of Capital

Various origins from which businesses or individuals can obtain funds, including equity, debt, and internal generation.

Administrative Expenses

Overhead or general expenses related to the day-to-day running of a business, not directly tied to production.