Which of the following statements with respect to the early practice of OD is correct?
A)The practice of management dates back about 100 years.
B)The scientific study of OD as a field of inquiry dates back about 50 to 60 years.
C)By 1950,most organizations were using OD.
D)Survival was not an issue in most organizations before 1950.
E)Early managers were not concerned with managerial efficiency and effectiveness.

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The scientific study of OD as a field of inquiry dates back about 50 to 60 years, starting in the 1950s. While management has been practiced for about 100 years, the early practice of OD is specifically referring to the scientific and systematic approach to improving organizational effectiveness and facilitating change. By 1950, most organizations were not yet using OD, and survival was a key issue for many organizations. Early managers were indeed concerned with managerial efficiency and effectiveness.

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