11.5.1. Definition

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define Organizational Development in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about the main goals of OD.

2. 2.

   What role does top management play in OD?

   Hint

   Consider who drives the change.

3. 3.

   What is the primary goal of Organizational Development?

   • To increase profits
   • To improve organizational effectiveness
   • To restructure departments

   Hint

   Think about what OD aims to achieve in an organization.

4. 4.

   True or False: OD only focuses on the technical aspects of an organization.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the components involved in OD.

5. 5.

   Analyze a recent organizational change initiative and discuss how OD principles were applied or could have been applied to improve its success.

   Hint

   Reflect on the change's approach and how it aligns with OD principles.

6. 6.

   Design a simple OD intervention plan for an organization facing high employee turnover. What steps would you include?

   Hint

   Focus on the behavioral science approach to improve organizational health.