The ethical use of organizational development techniques requires:
A) the concealment of OD motives from those involved.
B) a strong ethical culture and oversight by ethical professionals.
C) oversight by union officials.
D) quality circles and coffee-klatch time.
Question 2The controversy over the ethicality of OD comes out of the tendency for OD techniques to:
A) not provide clear answers as to the best way to do something.
B) equalize power within organizations.
C) impose the values of the organization on the individual.
D) be less meaningful for workers than for managers.
Question 3Refer to Table 15.3. Bridgette represents the ________ in Mintzberg's model.
A) technostructure
B) strategic apex
C) operating core
D) support staff
Question 4It is essential in developing creativity to reduce ideas to their simplest level and then rebuild them in your mind.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5People typically revert to their old ways at the conclusion of formal training sessions.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 6Discuss the personal and organizational determinants of politics in organizations.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 7Refer to Table 15.3. Joe is part of the ________ of his organization.
A) technostructure
B) strategic apex
C) operating core
D) support staff
Question 8Like human personalities, organizational cultures do not change, just the mechanical behavior of people changes, but not their values, beliefs, attitudes, or norms.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false