Which OD Technique(s) Can Be Used to Improve Consistency Among

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Essay

Which OD technique(s) can be used to improve consistency among professors in terms of work assignments and performance appraisals at your college? Which of the four reasons for resistance would be the dominant reason for faculty resistance to such a change? How would you rate the intensity, focus, and source of their resistance (see Exhibit 12.3, Resistance Matrix)?

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Definitions:

Subliminal Level

A threshold of perception where stimuli are below the level of conscious awareness, yet can influence thoughts, feelings, or actions.

Visual System

The part of the central nervous system which gives organisms the ability to process visual detail, enabling the formation of images.

Neural Impulses

Electrical signals that travel along neurons, enabling communication within the brain and between the brain and the rest of the body.

Light Energy

The visible form of electromagnetic energy that is perceived by the human eye.