Organization Development

question 12

Multiple Choice

Organization development:

• A) focuses primarily on the individual in bringing about change.
• B) emphasizes intervention at the lowest possible level of the organization.
• C) utilizes behavioral science theory and research to increase effectiveness.
• D) uses unstructured, task-oriented problem solving in organizations.

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Definitions:

Postzygotic Barriers

Reproductive isolation mechanisms that occur after fertilization, preventing the development into fertile offspring.

Gene Transfer

The process by which genetic material is moved from one organism to another, occurring naturally or through genetic engineering techniques.

Reproduction

The process by which new individuals are produced. See asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction.

Continental Drift

The gradual movement of continents across the earth's surface over geological time, driven by plate tectonics.