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Table 16.3 As an Organizational Development Consultant, You Are Discussing the Various

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Table 16.3
As an organizational development consultant, you are discussing the various OD techniques the CEO could choose from in bringing about change in her company. You suggest that she begin the process with a quick, inexpensive data gathering from the employees. She likes the idea, especially since the technique you recommend allows them to also receive information. Once you have the data, you suggest she go for a program that helps her managers work together more effectively. You suggest that small groups of managers meet on a regular basis to identify and discuss problems in the workplace. The CEO says this all sounds good, but wants to know how to improve organizational and individual goal setting and accomplishment. She wants a way to plan and implement strategic change for the organization, not get lost in a number of individual programs. You conclude the meeting by talking about employee job satisfaction and asking what her thoughts are on it. She says that it is relatively high, and while important, it can wait to be addressed until these other issues are dealt with.
-Refer to Table 16.3. The type of OD intervention the CEO did not want to consider at this point was:

Definitions:

Union

An organized association of workers formed to protect and further their rights and interests; typically involved in collective bargaining and labor negotiations.

Managers' Primary Obligation

The fundamental responsibility of managers to ensure the survival and success of the organization by making effective decisions.

Best Interests

A principle guiding actions or decisions made with the well-being or favorable outcome for a party or concerned individuals as the primary concern.

Pension Fund Investors

Individuals or entities that manage investments made with the contributions to pension funds, aiming for growth to secure benefits for future retirees.