The members of the various boards of a church annually hold a retreat at which they discuss actual or potential problems as well as various issues of concern to the members.This is an example of an organization development intervention technique known as
A)diagnostic activities.
B)intergroup activities.
C)third-party peacemaking.
D)team building.
E)process consultation.

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The scenario describes a team building intervention, as the members of the boards are gathering to discuss issues and work together to come up with solutions. The focus is on improving teamwork and collaboration within the organization. The other options do not accurately describe the situation. Diagnostic activities typically involve analyzing data to identify problems, intergroup activities involve bringing together members of different groups within an organization, third-party peacemaking involves resolving conflicts between two parties, and process consultation involves a consultant working with an individual or group to improve processes and interactions.

The Members of the Various Boards of a Church Annually