Question 1

Intervention strategies can best be described as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) implementing techniques that have been shown to best bring about change 
B) implementing methods that organization questionnaires have shown to be requested by members 
C) formulating surveys and questionnaires to determine the extent of problems 
D) planned and directed means to improve the functioning of the client system 
E) successful when they have considered behavioral consequences 
A) implementing techniques that have been shown to best bring about change 
B) implementing methods that organization questionnaires have shown to be requested by members 
C) formulating surveys and questionnaires to determine the extent of problems 
D) planned and directed means to improve the functioning of the client system 
E) successful when they have considered behavioral consequences D

Question 2

In considering the specific intervention to use in a change program,it is best to direct attention to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) the total organizational system as it is composed of many subelements 
B) team or group 
C) intergroup 
D) individual or interpersonal 
E) all of the above 
A) the total organizational system as it is composed of many subelements 
B) team or group 
C) intergroup 
D) individual or interpersonal 
E) all of the above E

Question 3

The selection of any given technique _____.

Accepted Answer

A) is usually a trade-off between advantages and disadvantages 
B) requires that the technique be oriented from all of the following change strategies: behavioral,structural,and technical 
C) involves considerations such as the results and the acceptance of the technique 
D) all of the above 
E) answers b and c 
A) is usually a trade-off between advantages and disadvantages 
B) requires that the technique be oriented from all of the following change strategies: behavioral,structural,and technical 
C) involves considerations such as the results and the acceptance of the technique 
D) all of the above 
E) answers b and c C

Question 4

The strategy which places emphasis on employees and better uses their talents is a _____.

Accepted Answer

A) behavioral strategy 
B) technical strategy 
C) structural strategy 
D) diagnostic strategy 
E) sociotechnical strategy 
A) behavioral strategy 
B) technical strategy 
C) structural strategy 
D) diagnostic strategy 
E) sociotechnical strategy

Question 5

As organizations are made up of subsystems,an OD practitioner can consider independently the subelements of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Stream analysis begins with _____.

Accepted Answer

A) computerizing a system to attain as much relevant information as possible 
B) surveys and feedback sessions 
C) the practitioner planning an intervention strategy for the client system 
D) the client and the practitioner identifying key behavioral,structural,and technical interventions that need to be implemented 
E) all of the above 
A) computerizing a system to attain as much relevant information as possible 
B) surveys and feedback sessions 
C) the practitioner planning an intervention strategy for the client system 
D) the client and the practitioner identifying key behavioral,structural,and technical interventions that need to be implemented 
E) all of the above

Question 7

Structural change strategies _____.

Accepted Answer

A) introduce new machinery and automation to the job 
B) modify elements such as authority and span of control of the organization 
C) are normally highly successful as they improve the morale and motivation of members 
D) attempt to improve the level of morale,motivation,and commitment of members 
E) all of the above 
A) introduce new machinery and automation to the job 
B) modify elements such as authority and span of control of the organization 
C) are normally highly successful as they improve the morale and motivation of members 
D) attempt to improve the level of morale,motivation,and commitment of members 
E) all of the above

Question 8

Explain how stream analysis can be used in planning the implementation of change strategies.

Accepted Answer

Stream analysis is one method used in pl

Question 9

It is common for practitioners to rely upon one intervention technique in an OD program.This helps prevent the organization's members from being confused with multiple intervention techniques.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

One way to categorize intervention techniques is in terms of the system to be changed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The "iceberg" analogy of change proposes that _____.

Accepted Answer

A) intervention strategies should address both visible and hidden aspects of an organization 
B) some members have behaviors and ideas that are frozen or unchangeable 
C) the observable elements of an organization can be changed 
D) the hidden elements of an organization cannot be changed as they are too deeply rooted in the organization's culture 
E) answers c and d 
A) intervention strategies should address both visible and hidden aspects of an organization 
B) some members have behaviors and ideas that are frozen or unchangeable 
C) the observable elements of an organization can be changed 
D) the hidden elements of an organization cannot be changed as they are too deeply rooted in the organization's culture 
E) answers c and d

Question 12

Stream analysis uses timing,interrelationships,and interventions to plan the implementation of interventions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

OD in the past has most often been associated with _____ change strategies;however,there are some who believe OD is more effective when the change strategies are balanced.

Accepted Answer

A) technical 
B) structural 
C) survey feedback 
D) behavioral 
E) none of the above 
A) technical 
B) structural 
C) survey feedback 
D) behavioral 
E) none of the above

Question 14

Stream analysis is useful from the perspective of helping to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) keep the organization operating as effectively as possible during the change 
B) design the change program and to schedule time appropriately 
C) show the consequences of changes on other interventions 
D) keep track of the change program by top management 
E) all of the above 
A) keep the organization operating as effectively as possible during the change 
B) design the change program and to schedule time appropriately 
C) show the consequences of changes on other interventions 
D) keep track of the change program by top management 
E) all of the above

Question 15

The structural approach to change places emphasis on the human assets.The approach is toward accomplishing organization goals so that people's talents are being more fully used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Stream analysis is a method that can be used in planning the implementation and analysis of behavioral,structural,and technical changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Stream analysis considers the number and complexities of which variable?

Accepted Answer

A) time to begin and end the intervention 
B) the type of intervention 
C) the interrelationships of the interventions 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above 
A) time to begin and end the intervention 
B) the type of intervention 
C) the interrelationships of the interventions 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 18

In selecting an appropriate intervention,the practitioner and client should consider if _____.

Accepted Answer

A) the costs outweigh the benefits 
B) the techniques will be acceptable to the client system 
C) there are any potential negative consequences 
D) all of the above 
E) answers b and c 
A) the costs outweigh the benefits 
B) the techniques will be acceptable to the client system 
C) there are any potential negative consequences 
D) all of the above 
E) answers b and c

Question 19

What is meant by a balanced or integrative approach to organization change?

Accepted Answer

For OD strategies to be successful,the p

Question 20

In addition to analyzing the organization's formal structure,the practitioner must _____.

Accepted Answer

A) study the overt activity and disregard covert activities 
B) interview each of the organization's members 
C) consider the interdependence between subsystems 
D) disregard overt and covert subsystems as they are usually incidental to structure 
E) none of the above 
A) study the overt activity and disregard covert activities 
B) interview each of the organization's members 
C) consider the interdependence between subsystems 
D) disregard overt and covert subsystems as they are usually incidental to structure 
E) none of the above

Intervention strategies can best be described as _____.

In considering the specific intervention to use in a change program,it is best to direct attention to _____.

The selection of any given technique _____.

The strategy which places emphasis on employees and better uses their talents is a _____.

As organizations are made up of subsystems,an OD practitioner can consider independently the subelements of the organization.

Stream analysis begins with _____.

Structural change strategies _____.

Explain how stream analysis can be used in planning the implementation of change strategies.

It is common for practitioners to rely upon one intervention technique in an OD program.This helps prevent the organization's members from being confused with multiple intervention techniques.

One way to categorize intervention techniques is in terms of the system to be changed.

The "iceberg" analogy of change proposes that _____.

Stream analysis uses timing,interrelationships,and interventions to plan the implementation of interventions.

OD in the past has most often been associated with _____ change strategies;however,there are some who believe OD is more effective when the change strategies are balanced.

Stream analysis is useful from the perspective of helping to _____.

The structural approach to change places emphasis on the human assets.The approach is toward accomplishing organization goals so that people's talents are being more fully used.

Stream analysis is a method that can be used in planning the implementation and analysis of behavioral,structural,and technical changes.

Stream analysis considers the number and complexities of which variable?

In selecting an appropriate intervention,the practitioner and client should consider if _____.

What is meant by a balanced or integrative approach to organization change?

In addition to analyzing the organization's formal structure,the practitioner must _____.

Organization Development and Reinventing the Organization

Organization Renewal: the Challenge of Change

Changing the Culture

Role and Style of the Od Practitioner

The Diagnostic Process

Overcoming Resistance to Change

Process Intervention Skills

Employee Empowerment and Interpersonal Interventions

Team Development Interventions

Intergroup Development

Goal Setting for Effective Organizations

Work Team Development

High-Performing Systems and the Learning Organization

Organization Transformation and Strategic Change

The Challenge and the Future for Organizations

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Exam 7: Od Intervention Strategies

Intervention strategies can best be described as _____.

In considering the specific intervention to use in a change program,it is best to direct attention to _____.

The selection of any given technique _____.

The strategy which places emphasis on employees and better uses their talents is a _____.

As organizations are made up of subsystems,an OD practitioner can consider independently the subelements of the organization.

Stream analysis begins with _____.

Structural change strategies _____.

Explain how stream analysis can be used in planning the implementation of change strategies.

It is common for practitioners to rely upon one intervention technique in an OD program.This helps prevent the organization's members from being confused with multiple intervention techniques.

One way to categorize intervention techniques is in terms of the system to be changed.

The "iceberg" analogy of change proposes that _____.

Stream analysis uses timing,interrelationships,and interventions to plan the implementation of interventions.

OD in the past has most often been associated with _____ change strategies;however,there are some who believe OD is more effective when the change strategies are balanced.

Stream analysis is useful from the perspective of helping to _____.

The structural approach to change places emphasis on the human assets.The approach is toward accomplishing organization goals so that people's talents are being more fully used.

Stream analysis is a method that can be used in planning the implementation and analysis of behavioral,structural,and technical changes.

Stream analysis considers the number and complexities of which variable?

In selecting an appropriate intervention,the practitioner and client should consider if _____.

What is meant by a balanced or integrative approach to organization change?

In addition to analyzing the organization's formal structure,the practitioner must _____.

Organization Development and Reinventing the Organization

Organization Renewal: the Challenge of Change

Changing the Culture

Role and Style of the Od Practitioner

The Diagnostic Process

Overcoming Resistance to Change

Process Intervention Skills

Employee Empowerment and Interpersonal Interventions

Team Development Interventions

Intergroup Development

Goal Setting for Effective Organizations

Work Team Development

High-Performing Systems and the Learning Organization

Organization Transformation and Strategic Change

The Challenge and the Future for Organizations

Filters