The Essence of an Organizational Development (OD)approach to Change Is

question 75

Multiple Choice

The essence of an organizational development (OD) approach to change is ________.

• A) having information technology play a central role in the change effort
• B) redesigning a firm's processes to achieve dramatic improvements
• C) its emphasis on planned efforts focusing on people and their interrelationships in organizations
• D) its skill at creating, acquiring, and transferring knowledge, and modifying its behavior to accommodate changes.

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Definitions:

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood by inhibiting bone resorption.

Glucagon

A substance secreted by the pancreas which increases blood sugar levels by encouraging the liver to break down glycogen and release glucose.

Uterine Contractions

The tightening and relaxing of the uterine muscles, important in childbirth and menstruation.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth, lactation, and social bonding, produced in the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland.