Organisation Development's (OD's) Long Term Future Is Likely to Be

question 34

Multiple Choice

Organisation development's (OD's) long term future is likely to be:

• A)a blend of practitioner values in use, professional practice and change theory
• B)more focused on scholarly research
• C)less focused on traditional OD values
• D)less affected by globalisation than other professions
• E)focused predominantly on information technology solutions

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Definitions:

Oculus

A circular opening at the top of a dome or wall, used in architecture to let in light or air.

Renaissance

French, “rebirth.” The term used to describe the history, culture, and art of 14th- through 16th-century western Europe during which artists consciously revived the classical style.

Medici Family

A wealthy and powerful Italian family who were significant patrons of the arts and instrumental in the Renaissance's development.

Humanism

In the Renaissance, an emphasis on education and on expanding knowledge (especially of classical antiquity), the exploration of individual potential and a desire to excel, and a commitment to civic responsibility and moral duty.