The System-Wide Application of Behavioral Science Knowledge to the Planned

question 86

Multiple Choice

The system-wide application of behavioral science knowledge to the planned development and reinforcement of organizational strategies, structures, and processes for improving organizational effectiveness is called

• A) change agency.
• B) process change.
• C) transition management.
• D) organization development.
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

Actual Causes

The direct, specific factors or conditions responsible for an outcome or event.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms or expectations, eliciting a range of responses from disapproval to legal sanctions.

Phenomenological Theory

A philosophical approach focusing on individuals' subjective experiences and interpretations of the world.

Subjectivity

The influence of personal feelings, tastes, or opinions on perception or judgment.