When Evaluating the Effectiveness of Organizational Development Programs

question 46

Multiple Choice

When evaluating the effectiveness of organizational development programs,

• A)it is clear that they are often very effective.
• B)it is clear that they most often result in changes that are not effective.
• C)it is difficult to access their effectiveness due to the complexity of the programs and the wide variety of approaches.
• D)no research has been conducted on the effectiveness of such programs.

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Definitions:

Markup

The amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit, expressed as a percentage of the cost.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to individual units of production.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the total hours machines are operated during the production of goods.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked by employees who are directly involved in the production process, used for calculating labor costs and efficiency.