Define Organizational Development (OD)

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Essay

Define Organizational Development (OD). List and explain the five most popular OD techniques.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in producing a product.

Machine Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is used in the production process, often used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead costs.

Plantwide Overhead Rate Method

A method of allocating manufacturing overhead costs to products based on a single, plant-wide rate, often using direct labor hours or machine hours as the allocation base.

Cost Objects

Any item for which a separate measurement of costs is desired; examples include a product, a service, a project, or a customer.