Why Is It Important to Identify the Relevant Client in the Organization

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to identify the relevant client in the organization when entering into an OD relationship?

• A) there should be a good fit between the organizational decision-maker and the OD consultant
• B) the client will be the one to explain the problem
• C) OD efforts could fail if there are political struggles going on among the key decision makers
• D) the relevant client has access to the right data

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