In the Context of Organizational Development, the Purpose of Person-Focused

question 59

Multiple Choice

In the context of organizational development, the purpose of person-focused 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.

Understand the influence of British technological advancements on American industries.

Evaluate the challenges faced by Americans in acquiring new trade ideas and technologies.

Examine the contributions of key individuals to American manufacturing and technology.

Grasp the transformative role of water and steam power in manufacturing and transportation.

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Definitions:

Iconic Memory

A type of visual memory that stores an exact copy of what is seen, but only for a very brief period of time.

Echoic Memory

A form of sensory memory that holds auditory information for a few seconds after the sound is heard.

Automatic Encode

The unconscious processing of incidental information into memory, without the need for active effort or awareness.