According to Michael Hitt's (2000) Work on Organizational Development (OD)

question 91

Multiple Choice

According to Michael Hitt's (2000) work on organizational development (OD) , which of these is important if a company wants to keep up with the increasingly fast-paced environment?

• A)an increased reliance on automatic routines
• B)creative and well-trained employees
• C)greater secretiveness within work groups
• D)managers who work effectively with step-by-step instructions

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Definitions:

Too Much Time

Too much time typically refers to scenarios where there is an excess of available time which could lead to inefficiency or procrastination.

General Decision-making Model

A step-by-step approach to making decisions that typically starts with identifying a problem, generating alternative solutions, evaluating the alternatives, and then selecting and implementing the best solution.

Routine Decision

A routine decision involves regularly made choices that follow established procedures or rules, often requiring minimal thought or deliberation.

Unreasonable Risks

Unreasonable risks are exposures to danger or harm that are not justified by the potential rewards, often lacking in foresight or disregarding probable negative outcomes.