The purpose of rites of integration is to build common norms and values.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2The potential benefits of using Grid OD include _____.
a. maximizing a manager's concern about both their subordinates and the organization
b. employees develop greater knowledge and ability to contribute to the task
c. developing teams
d. all of the above
e. answers a and b
Question 3Exploration involves organizational members learning ways to refine and improve existing organizational activities and procedures to increase effectiveness.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 4In respect to the use of power strategies in OD programs, _____.
a. the use of the formal power structure in an organization can convince lower organization elements to participate in the OD program
b. OD programs historically have been reluctant to deal with the use of power
c. power strategies should not be overlooked as useful in lessening resistance
d. an OD program may need to use the power structure within an organization to convince its members of the usefulness of the program
e. all of the above
Question 5An organization used to obtain supplies from 3,000 suppliers, but now deals with less than 300. By making this change, the organization has reduced its environmental ________.
A) dynamism
B) complexity
C) richness
D) depth
Question 6An office Christmas party is an example of a rite of integration.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 7The learning objectives of the Grid OD seminar in Phase 1 include _____.
a. increasing personal objectivity in appraising oneself
b. learning and working effectively in a team
c. learning to manage intergroup conflict
d. all of the above
e. answers a and b
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