11.6. Key Features of OD

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is Organizational Development (OD)?

   Hint

   Think about the term 'development' in the context of organizations.

2. 2.

   Why is the support of top management essential in OD?

   Hint

   Consider who influences the most significant decisions in an organization.

3. 3.

   What is the primary focus of Organizational Development?

   • Improving financial performance
   • Enhancing organizational effectiveness
   • Increasing market share

   Hint

   Consider what OD aims to achieve in the entire organization.

4. 4.

   True or False: A participative approach in OD can reduce employee resistance to change.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how engagement influences employee attitudes towards change.

5. 5.

   Evaluate a failed change initiative you know in an organization and discuss how the key features of OD were not implemented.

   Hint

   Think about how top management's actions affected employee involvement and engagement.

6. 6.

   Design a brief outline for a new OD initiative for a fictional organization. Ensure to detail each of the key features and how they will be implemented.

   Hint

   Remember to think about how your plan aligns with all key features of OD.