Question 1

Schmuck (1995) argues that ODC procedures are more likely to be employed in school systems if a group of members internal to the organization function as _________________.

Accepted Answer

Schmuck (1995) suggests that ODC procedures are more effectively implemented when internal members act as consultative facilitators, helping guide and support the change process within the organization.

Question 2

In using ODC, which of the following is not suggested for the team of facilitators?

Accepted Answer

Appointing a coordinator to serve full-time is not typically suggested for the team of facilitators in ODC (Organizational Development and Change) because it may not be feasible or necessary for all contexts. ODC often emphasizes flexibility, shared responsibilities, and the utilization of existing resources within an organization, rather than creating full-time, dedicated positions.

Question 3

When implementation standards are not being met, organizational obstacles preventing strong implementation of interventions should be assessed. Such a process is termed ________________ (Lewin, 1951), and is used to identify the environmental forces impeding innovation.

Accepted Answer

The process of identifying environmental forces impeding innovation is known as force field analysis, as described by Lewin in 1951. Option A, trouble-shooting, refers to the process of identifying and resolving problems in a system or process. Option B, systems analysis, involves the examination of a system's components, procedures, and interactions to understand its function and performance. Option D, applied analytics, involves the application of statistical and mathematical methods to data to gain insights and make decisions.

Question 4

In Intervention Assistance Consultation (IAC), theorists discuss the elements of the process interventions that are helpful in improving the functioning of a school organization. List and briefly explain four of the specific techniques used in process interventions:

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Question 5

What are job design interventions?

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Question 6

What are the steps necessary to engage in program evaluation and accountability?

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Question 7

When individuals in a system are not performing adequately, deficiency evaluations, remediation, or even termination may be considered. What processes should be followed when these outcomes are being considered?

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Question 8

Given the extensiveness of this process and the large number of personnel involved, it is not surprising that OC efforts implemented through OSC seem to fail as often as they succeed. List the reasons that OSC efforts frequently fail.

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Question 9

When determining who the client is in OSC, Fuqua and colleagues (2012) recommend consideration of 13 factors. Please discuss at least three of these recommendations and how they would be executed in a school system.

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Question 10

An ecological understanding of the role of the consultant prompts him or her to develop skills in order to navigate the complex set of roles and relationships within school systems. What are these?

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Question 11

One of the uses of OSC is to address issues of equity for families in school systems. What are the considerations that require organizational change and strategic planning?

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Question 12

How does Bronfenbrenner's (1979) ecological-developmental perspective relate to the strategies used by organizational consultants?

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Question 13

Why does the multiple level problem-solving inherent in MTSS fit well with OSC?

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Question 14

Discuss the common components of the IAC and OD models.

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Question 15

While the focus of EOC is upon the system, individuals' needs must also be addressed, and thus their wellbeing is a consideration of the model. How does the organizational consultant satisfy this imperative?

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Quiz 9: Organizational and Systems Consultation OSC