The Ethical Use of Organizational Development Techniques Requires

question 104

Multiple Choice

The ethical use of organizational development techniques requires:

• A) the concealment of OD motives from those involved.
• B) a strong ethical culture and oversight by ethical professionals.
• C) oversight by union officials.
• D) quality circles and coffee-klatch time.

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Definitions:

Fear of Failure

An apprehension or anxiety about failing to achieve a goal or meet expectations, which can hinder one's willingness to take risks or pursue opportunities.

Competing Commitments

Conflicting obligations or priorities that pull individuals in different directions, often hindering progress towards a goal or decision.

Pursuit of Goals

The active effort and strategic planning involved in striving to achieve specific objectives.

Change-Response Cycle

A conceptual framework describing how individuals or organizations move through stages of reacting to and eventually adapting to change.