The Approach and the Values Underpinning Organization Development (OD) Were

question 32

Multiple Choice

The approach and the values underpinning organization development (OD) were predominantly developed in:

• A) the United States.
• B) the European Union.
• C) South America.
• D) Japan.

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

a defensive psychological mechanism in which a person unconsciously replaces their true, anxiety-causing feelings with their opposite.

Displacement

A defense mechanism where an individual's emotions or impulses are transferred from the original source of stress to a more acceptable or less threatening target.

Fixation

In psychoanalytic theory, an obsessive interest or feeling stuck at a particular stage of psychological development.

Compensation

A concept in psychology that refers to efforts made to offset or overcome weaknesses, disadvantages, or handicaps, aiming to maintain self-esteem or achieve success.