Complete the mcq:
1. What factors did Warren Bennis believe led to the emergence of OD?
increased social awareness and a desire to implement an interdisciplinary approach to management
increased social awareness and a focus on cultural change within the organization
the need for a new organizational form
answers a and c
answers b and c
2. The main thought underlying the systems approach is that _____.
all parts are interrelated
some parts are related
it allows us to look at the internal organization
some parts belong to the external environment
none of the above
3. A corporate culture must achieve goals as well as satisfy the needs of_____ if the organization is to be effective.
stockholders
the strategic plan
top management
members
systems
4. A system is a set of interrelated parts designed to achieve some goal.
True
False
5. An. OD professional retains the right of autonomy, has a commitment to the discipline of OD, has a responsibility to society, and has knowledge and skill of OD.
True
False
6. A renewing/transformational management system is characterized by _____.
a stable environment
a formal structure
futuristic orientation
centralized decision making
all of the above
7. Rapid technological change in the environment forces an organization to develop a _____ orientation.
satisficing
conservative
renewing
monitoring
sluggish
8. Which of the following is an indicator of an underlying cultural value?
a company dress code
verbal and written history such as "The H-P Way"
quarterly award ceremonies
stories about Walt Disney and Sam Walton at Disney and Wal-Mart respectively
all of the above
9. Characteristics of OD include a collaborative approach to change and an emphasis on performance.
True
False
10. The idea that organization change may have substantial effects extending far beyond the area in which the change actually takesplace relates to _____.
interdependency
contingency theory
process observation
information overload
a hyperturbulent environment