The LPC stands for:
a. Leader Personality Construct.
b. Leader Personal Contingency.
c. Least Preferred Coworker.
d. Lower Performance Conditions.
Question 2A country such as China likely will not have OD programs, as OD is primarily limited to developed countries with democratic governments.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3Donating to National Public Radio, paying taxes, voting, and joining a union are all examples of:
A) government control B) the norm of commitment
C) resource conservation dilemmas D) public goods dilemmas
Question 4Environmental analysis was an early OD approach to change.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5Pat decides to go fishing in a state park. There is a two-fish-per-person limit. Pat decides to
catch more than two fish. If all visitors to the park's lake take more than two fish, the lake will
soon be depleted of fish.
This situation is an example of:
A) equilibrium outcome B) relational accommodation
C) the tragedy of the commons D) logrolling
Question 6Which of the following is not an example of an incentive?
A. Offering your employees an extra day off if they stay late to help.
B. Giving employees a signing bonus.
C. Tuition reimbursement based on grades.
D. Holding an annual company picnic.
Question 7Which of the following skills are necessary to really understand others' needs?
A. Check for understanding
B. Establish credibility
C. Use close-ended questions
D. All of the above
Question 8According to the Contingency Model:
a. if the leader's style matches the situation, the leader will be effective.
b. if followers respect the leader, the leader will be effective.
c. when the leader has power, he/she will be more effective.
d. if the leader is trained and experienced, the group will be most effective.