Workers in a College's Alumni Office Hated the Week in Which

question 91

Multiple Choice

Workers in a college's alumni office hated the week in which alumni newsletters were prepared for mailing.The folding,stapling,sorting,and affixing of labels was all done by hand and required the assistance of everyone in the office.To improve group relationships and reduce stress,the Alumni Director purchased a machine that could perform all tasks required to create the mailers.This is an example of an organization development intervention technique known as

• A) diagnostic activity.
• B) technostructural activity.
• C) third-party peacemaking.
• D) team building.
• E) process consultation.

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Definitions:

Distributor Storage

A logistic strategy where products are stored at distributor warehouses, allowing for quicker delivery to customers as compared to direct manufacturer shipments.

Product Variety

The range of different products or services offered by a company to meet diverse consumer needs.

Manufacturer Storage

A warehousing solution where the goods produced by a manufacturer are stored until they are shipped to the next link in the supply chain.

Direct Shipping

A distribution method where products are shipped directly from the supplier or manufacturer to the customer, bypassing intermediary storage or handling steps.