In the Context of Organizational Development, the Purpose of Large-System

question 36

Multiple Choice

In the context of organizational development, the purpose of large-system interventions is to:

• A) assess how a group functions and help it work more effectively to accomplish its goals.
• B) increase interpersonal effectiveness by helping people to become aware of their attitudes.
• C) change the character and performance of an organization, business unit, or department.
• D) help a work group establish short- and long-term goals.

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Definitions:

Status Inconsistency

Exists when the different statuses occupied by the individual bring with them significantly different amounts of prestige.

Culture

Culture refers to the shared beliefs, values, norms, behaviors, and material objects that are passed from one generation to the next within a society.

Society

A community of people living together in a more or less ordered community, sharing customs, laws, and organizations.

Facebook Friends

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