What Factors Did Warren Bennis,a Leading Pioneer of OD,believe Led

question 33

Multiple Choice

What factors did Warren Bennis,a leading pioneer of OD,believe led to the emergence of OD?

• A)increased social awareness
• B)focus on cultural change within the organization
• C)the need for new organizational forms
• D)a desire to implement an interdisciplinary approach to management
• E)all of the above

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Definitions:

Brief Interactions

Short and transient exchanges between individuals that may have implications for social and professional relationships.

Contact Hypothesis

The idea that regular interaction between members of different groups reduces prejudice, providing that it occurs under favorable conditions.

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience; often directed towards people or groups.

Stereotyping

The act of assigning fixed, generalized attributes to a group of people, ignoring individual differences.