Question 1

With the development of new and varied intervention approaches, the role of the OD professional needs to be seen as being along the entire continuum from client-centered to consultant-centered.

Accepted Answer

As new intervention approaches are developed, the role of the OD professional needs to be flexible and adaptable, with an approach that can be customized to best meet the needs of the client. This can range from taking a more client-centered approach to taking a more consultant-centered approach, depending on the situation. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 2

What are the ethical considerations of an OD practitioner?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Which of the following is a foundation competency required of organization development practitioners?&#10;A) organization design&#10;B) systems dynamics&#10;C) individual psychology&#10;D) organizational development history

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

Discuss the role of the OD practitioner in depth. Outline the skills associated with effective practitioners.

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Question 5

Which is true of external OD consultants?&#10;A) they are younger than internal OD consultants&#10;B) they have less experience than internal OD consultants&#10;C) they spend less time in OD than do internal OD practitioners&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

None of the options provided are necessarily true of external OD consultants. Age, experience, and time spent in OD can vary greatly among both external and internal OD consultants.

Question 6

One of the major limitations of the internal consultant is&#10;A) their lack of understanding of the organization&#10;B) their access to information&#10;C) their potential loss of objectivity&#10;D) their lack of training

Accepted Answer

The potential loss of objectivity is a major limitation of internal consultants because they may have personal biases, relationships, or interests in the organization that may influence their recommendations and decision-making. This can hinder their ability to provide impartial and unbiased advice, which is essential for effective consulting.

Question 7

Following entry and contracting, an OD practitioner starts diagnosing an organization or department.

Accepted Answer

Once an OD practitioner has established a working relationship with their clients and signed a contract, they begin the process of diagnosing the organization or department. This involves gathering data through various methods such as interviews, surveys, observations, and document analysis to help identify the underlying problems and areas for improvement.

Question 8

Which is generally correct concerning OD practitioners?&#10;A) they are people utilizing OD principles in their profession&#10;B) they may share a common set of humanistic values&#10;C) they have similar training, skills, and knowledge&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the statements are generally correct concerning OD practitioners. They are professionals who utilize OD principles in their work and may share a humanistic set of values. While their training, skills, and knowledge may vary based on their specific areas of expertise, there are many commonalities among OD practitioners.

Question 9

The evidence suggests that OD careers are&#10;A) &#34;cake&#34; jobs&#10;B) stressful&#10;C) 5 day weeks--8 hour days&#10;D) informal

Accepted Answer

The evidence suggests that OD careers are stressful. There is no indication that they are "cake" jobs, have a set schedule or are particularly informal.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a &#34;core&#34; skill of an OD practitioner?&#10;A) intrapersonal skills&#10;B) interpersonal skills&#10;C) general consultation skills&#10;D) financial management skills

Accepted Answer

The other three skills listed (intrapersonal skills, interpersonal skills, and general consultation skills) are considered core skills for an OD practitioner. Financial management skills may be helpful for managing an organization, but it is not a central component of OD work.

Question 11

To be able to design and execute an intervention is not a requirement for the OD practitioner.

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Question 12

refers to the ability to recognize and express emotions appropriately, to use emotions in decisions, and to regulate emotions.&#10;A) ethics&#10;B) emotional intelligence&#10;C) intervention&#10;D) evaluation

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Question 13

Ethical dilemmas of the OD practitioner concern&#10;A) misrepresentation&#10;B) misuse of data&#10;C) value and goal conflict&#10;D) all of the above

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Question 14

Contrast the role of the internal consultant with that of the external consultant.

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Question 15

The term Organizational Development Practitioners refers specifically to external consultants on large scale projects.

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Question 16

Compare and contrast the client-centered and consultant-centered approaches to OD. Discuss situations where each might be appropriate.

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Question 17

Despite the flexibility of the OD profession, most OD professionals have had specific training in OD.

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Deck 3: The Organization Development Practitioner