Exam 12: Interpersonal and Group Process Approaches

Which of the following are team building interventions?

Which is true of process consultation?

Which is not a process consultation intervention?

Group "process" interventions help groups

Discuss how team building interventions help an organization. Describe activities that are relevant to individuals, the group and organization relationships.

Team building involves helping work groups improve the way they accomplish tasks as well as improving interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

The issue of who should lead a team building session is partially a function of the capabilities of the manager.

Discuss the role of the OD consultant in a third-party intervention. Include the factors and tactical choices that will support conflict resolution.

The basic difference between process consultation and third-party interventions is that the latter focuses on interpersonal dysfunctions in social relationships.

The results of team building can be classified into three main areas. Which of the following is not one of these areas?

It is difficult to isolate the impact of process consultations from other interventions.

The evidence for the positive effects of team building is clear and consistent.

Group communications, roles and functions, and group norms are the focus of

Process consultants offer expert help in the form of solutions to problems.

The most common focus of team-building activities is:

Describe process consultation. Discuss when is should be used and how it applies to organization development.