Showing posts with label Organizational Development. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Organizational Development. Show all posts

Friday, August 26, 2011

ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 1)  Question – Match the following
·         External Factors – Climatic Conditions, Political Conditions
·         Definite Structure- Persons holding various posts are well specified
·         Human Behavior - People bring different ideas, ways of working
·         Value – Belief, attitudes, 
2)  Question – The parents of today children grew up without mobile ,digital cameras, email,
Ans. False
3)  Question – The primary goal of unplanned change is to survive immediate ………………..
Ans. Crisis
4)  Question – Organizational development focuses on issues related to the human side of the organization by finding ways to increase effectiveness of individuals, teams, and the organization human and social processes.
Ans. True
5)  Question – organizational effectiveness can also be improved by other change strategies apart from OD. For Exam
Ans. Business Process Engineering
        Total Quality Management
        Six Sigma
6)  Question – OD have emerged from four major stems as The laboratory Training Stem, The survey Research and feedback stem, the action research stem, Sociotechnical and Socioclinical stem
Ans. True
7)  Question –  Teams and team work, Parallel Learning structures, Applied Behavioural science are …………………. Of OD.
Ans.  Foundation
8)  Question – Who is suggest the two important aspects of OD are Transformation Change & Transactional Changes
Ans. Burke and Litwin
9)  Question – System in Simplest Meaning is an ……………….
Ans. Arrangement
10)  Question – System Theory view organization as
Ans. Open System  
11)  Question –……………….. Process the old norms are discarded and supplanted by the new ones.
Ans Re-educative  
 12)  Question – Action Research is
Ans. Problem Solving
        Data base
13)  Question – Match the following
·         Purpose – What business are we in
·         Structure- How do we divide our work
·         Rewards- Do all needed tasks have Incentives
·         Leadership- Does someone keep the boxes in balance
14)  Question – Match the following
·         Calls attention to a contradiction in action or attitudes that then leads to exploration – Discrepancy Intervention
·         Behavioral science knowledge and theory are used to explain present behaviour and assumption underlying behavior – Theory Intervention
·         This involves deciding a particular method which is the best one, as against the present one which may not be suitable – Procedural Intervention
·         Focus on interpersonal relationship, especially where there are strong negatives feelings – Relationship Intervention
   15)  Question – Match the following
A)        Two different plans are tested; their response is analyses and tested for consequences – Experimental Intervention
B)       In some cases, there may be imposed dilemma. The same is closely examined and possible choices are explored. – Delemma Intervention
C)      This involves analysis of Past History, context and future objectives in order to assess whether or not the actions are meetings the desired target.- Perspective Intervention
D)     Examines and evaluates structural reasons for organizational ineffectiveness.- Organization Structure Intervention
16)  Question – Which activities are designed to improve organizational structures and job designs.
Ans. Techno – structural or Structural Activities.
17)  Question – The team must have the right mix of skill.
Ans Technical Skill
        Problem Solving Skill
        Interpersonal Skill
18)  Question – Responsibility Charting in non involvement of a person with the decision this is indicated on the chart with a
Ans. Dash
19)  Question – Quality of work life has the capacity to improve productivity, organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction if properly co-ordinate.
Ans False   
20)  Question – Grid Od, developed by psychologists
Ans Robert Blake and Jane Mouton

21)  Question – Due to this ……………… between position and personal power , power relationship in organizational are rarely straightforward.
Ans. Dichotomy  
 22)  Question –  This involve those activates taken within organization to acquire , develop and use power and other resource to obtain one's preferred outcomes in a situation in which there is uncertainty about choices.
     Ans. Organizational Politics

Friday, May 27, 2011

Organizational Development

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question -
The various types and categories of " Power" are :-

Correct Answer
Expert power , Reference power , Information power
Your Answer
Information power , Expert power , Reference power

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

*Question -
While the group lays down Goals , they should be :-

Correct Answer
Decided in clear and concise terms , The performance goals should be laid down in concise mile stones , The group should have continuous series of small wins, along the way to larger goals
Your Answer
Decided in clear and concise terms , The performance goals should be laid down in concise mile stones , The group should have continuous series of small wins, along the way to larger goals

True/False

*Question -
Organisational development efforts can be time consuming, expensive and may have delayed pay off periods.

Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

*Question -
The unfreezing stage of the Changed process, consists of :-

Correct Answer
Provision of psychological safety , Creation of guilt or anxiety , Disconfirmation or lack of confirmation
Your Answer
Provision of psychological safety , Improved listening skills , Disconfirmation or lack of confirmation

True/False

*Question -
A number of techniques and exercises can be made use of to facilitate team performance.

Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

*Question -
Socio- Technical systems projects tend to feature :-

Correct Answer
Formation of autonomous work groups , Grouping of core tasks , Training of group members in multiple skills
Your Answer
Formation of autonomous work groups , Developing leadership skills , Grouping of core tasks , Training of group members in multiple skills

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

*Question -
Various types of tactics used by managers to accomplish their goals, are known as :-

Correct Answer
Use of social networks , Playing it straight , Going around the formal system
Your Answer
Use of social networks , Playing it straight , Going around the formal system

Multiple Choice Single Answer

*Question -
The organizational development approach treats :-

Correct Answer
People as the resources
Your Answer
People as the resources

True/False

*Question -
Organizational development has no problems and limitations.

Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Select The Blank

*Question -
OD ________ believes that, work teams are the building blocks of the organization.

Correct Answer
Fundamentally
Your Answer
Fundamentally

Multiple Choice Single Answer

*Question -
Theory Intervention mechanism consists of :-

Correct Answer
Activities to study the behavioral science knowledge and theory are put to use to explain the present behavior and assumptions underlying behavior
Your Answer
Activities which help to improve the over all quality of product.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

*Question -
Some of the most important qualities of successful change agents are :-

Correct Answer
Interpersonal communication skills , Ability to support others , Power of empathy
Your Answer
Interpersonal communication skills , Ability to support others , Power of empathy

Select The Blank

*Question -
External consultants________ spend all their time with one organization.

Correct Answer
Rarely
Your Answer
Rarely

True/False

*Question -
Generally, significant amount of time and energy is spent in competition, misunderstanding.

Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

True/False

*Question -
Interventions are participatory efforts to cultural change.

Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer

*Question -
The Force Field Analysis is used for :-

Correct Answer
To understand problematic situation and plan corrective action
Your Answer
To understand problematic situation and plan corrective action

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

*Question -
Most of the Organizational Development activities are based on a basic model, i.e.:-

Correct Answer
Data based , Problem solving , Scientific method of enquiry
Your Answer
Interviews , Problem solving , Scientific method of enquiry

Select The Blank

*Question -
The organisational development can ________ of stable and temporary systems.

Correct Answer
Optimise the effectiveness
Your Answer
Increase the effectiveness

True/False

*Question -
Organizational development efforts can be time consuming, expensive and may have delayed pay off periods.

Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False

Select The Blank

*Question -
In an organization there should be a ________ to be taken on business decisions.

Correct Answer
Team approach
Your Answer
Consistent approach

Select The Blank

*Question -
During and after the ________ of intervention, the data is gathered.

Correct Answer
Implementation
Your Answer
Implementation

Multiple Choice Single Answer

*Question -
Today's managers first task is to :-

Correct Answer
Retain good human asset, and utilize in a better way.
Your Answer
Retain good human asset, and utilize in a better way.

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Interventions focus on,
Real life organizational situations and problems
Real life organizational situations and problems
The members of the team need to possess
Decision making and technical skills in equal measure
Decision making and technical skills in equal measure
Diagnosis and understanding processes are
Important for undertaking further consultation and improvements of processes
To find the truth and fact in the happenings
Fact finding activities are really,
To find the truth and fact in the happenings
Important for undertaking further consultation and improvements of processes

True/False

*Question -
Total quality management is a process and not just a programme.

Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

True/False

*Question -
For recognizing the group efforts, rewards are not necessary.

Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Single Answer

*Question -
As a result of recent studies in OD, number of views are now being developed, one of the most important concept on which the OD is constructed is that, of :-

Correct Answer
A normative value for culture and change
Your Answer
Individual leadership

Multiple Choice Single Answer

*Question -
As a result of recent studies in OD, number of views are now being developed, One of the most important concept on which the OD is constructed is that, of :-

Correct Answer
A normative value for culture and change
Your Answer
A normative value for culture and change

Select The Blank

*Question -
An appreciation of ________ as a determinant of individual work behavior is central to OD.

Correct Answer
Importance of work team
Your Answer
Importance of work team

Multiple Choice Single Answer

*Question -
An important aspect of selecting a change agent is :-

Correct Answer
A person who has skills to address human aspects
Your Answer
A person who is popular amongst the employees

Select The Blank

*Question -
Marvin's Six Box Model, was ________ from his experience in consulting in different organizations.

Correct Answer
Developed
Your Answer
Developed

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Organisational development is a powerful set of
Concepts and techniques to improve organisational effectiveness
Concepts and techniques to improve organisational effectiveness
Organisations have the need to have
Hierarchies of authorities and accountabilities
Hierarchies of authorities and accountabilities
Quality circles provide an effective forum
For promoting the process of self development
For promoting the process of self development
Manpower management is the most crucial job
Because managing people is the heart and essence of being a manager
For people to vent their genuine grievances

Select The Blank

*Question -
OD process is based on ________ which begins with a known problem.

Correct Answer
Action research model
Your Answer
Proactive action oriented model

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

*Question -
If there are disagreement amongst the group, they should resolve by way of :-

Correct Answer
Disagreements are not suppressed by premature group action , The group seeks to resolve the disagreements rather than dominate the dissenter , The reasons for disagreements are carefully examined
Your Answer
Disagreements are not suppressed by premature group action , The group seeks to resolve the disagreements rather than dominate the dissenter , The reasons for disagreements are carefully examined

Multiple Choice Single Answer

*Question -
During the course of the Organizational Development projects, the internal OD specialists should :-

Correct Answer
Become increasingly professionalized and be responsible for their own development
Your Answer
Become increasingly professionalized and be responsible for their own development

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

*Question -
Some of the indications of requirement of organisational development efforts are :-

Correct Answer
Reduced customer satisfaction , Lack of co-operation between people , Rapidly increasing costs
Your Answer
Reduced customer satisfaction , Lack of co-operation between people , Rapidly increasing costs

True/False

*Question -
Most people always take criticism well in a constructive way.

Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True

Select The Blank

*Question -
OD process is based on ________ which begins with a known problem.

Correct Answer
Action research model
Your Answer
Action research model

Multiple Choice Single Answer

*Question -
The total Quality improvement model provides an approach, for organizational change, and involves :-

Correct Answer
Four major phases
Your Answer
Four major phases

Select The Blank

*Question -
Able people must ________ on the basis of relevant skills.

Correct Answer
Be selected
Your Answer
Be rewarded

Select The Blank

*Question -
Team takes into account, peoples,________ and respect.

Correct Answer
Social entity and status
Your Answer
Aspirations and wants

Multiple Choice Single Answer

*Question -
A known OD conceptualize, has identified prime responsibilities of OD, consultant. The initiator's name is :-

Correct Answer
Argyris
Your Answer
John Iliyas

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

*Question -
Organizational Development interventions to reduce group conflicts are critical because :-

Correct Answer
It has impact on team functioning , It has impact on organizational functioning , It has impact on satisfaction levels of the individuals working in the organization
Your Answer
It has impact on team functioning , It has impact on organizational functioning , It has impact on satisfaction levels of the individuals working in the organization

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

*Question -
While planning and implementing OD, certain basic things need to be considered, these are :-

Correct Answer
It should fit into overall game plan , Effective structuring of activities to promote learning and change , Choosing and sequencing various activities.
Your Answer
It should fit into overall game plan , Effective structuring of activities to promote learning and change , Choosing and sequencing various activities.

Multiple Choice Single Answer

*Question -
In the present context there are complex and challenging situations and problems facing the organizations. However, the simplest and profound solution to solve the same is to treat :-

Correct Answer
People are the key
Your Answer
People are the key

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

*Question -
The essence of large scale systems change programme is :-

Correct Answer
To stage event in front of large number of members of the organisation , Majority of the participants, understand the situation , Majority of participants agree on the nature of actions to be taken and the net desired results to be achieved
Your Answer
To stage event in front of large number of members of the organisation , Majority of the participants, understand the situation , Majority of participants agree on the nature of actions to be taken and the net desired results to be achieved

True/False

*Question -
Organizational transformational activities need not focus on large scale systematic change which fundamentally change the nature of organization

Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Single Answer

*Question -
The Role Negotiation Technique for group intervention was developed by :-

Correct Answer
Roger Harrison
Your Answer
Roy Harrison

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question -
OD process is based on the action research model, which begins with :-

Correct Answer
Identifying need for change
Your Answer
Identifying need for change

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

*Question -
In an organisation, when it was perceived that the survival of the organisation is threatened, and the success of OD was doubted as :-
Correct Answer
There were many layers of hierarchies , The management was authoritarian , There was inflexible bureaucracy
Your Answer
There were many layers of hierarchies , The management was authoritarian , There was inflexible bureaucracy

True/False

*Question -
Organizational transformational activities need not focus on large scale systematic change which fundamentally change the nature of organization

Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Select The Blank

*Question -
External consultants________ spend all their time with one organization.

Correct Answer
Rarely
Your Answer
Do not

Multiple Choice Single Answer

*Question -
OD intervention seminars being conducted in the organizations help to :-

Correct Answer
Improves the awareness of the managers on the steps to be taken to improve overall efficiency, productivity and morale of the employees.
Your Answer
Improves the awareness of the managers on the steps to be taken to improve overall efficiency, productivity and morale of the employees.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

*Question -
While planning and implementing OD, certain basic things need to be considered, these are :-

Correct Answer
It should fit into overall game plan , Effective structuring of activities to promote learning and change , Choosing and sequencing various activities.
Your Answer
It should fit into overall game plan , Effective structuring of activities to promote learning and change , Choosing and sequencing various activities.

Select The Blank

*Question -
The organisational development can ________ of stable and temporary systems.

Correct Answer
Optimise the effectiveness
Your Answer
Optimise the effectiveness

True/False

*Question -
Consulting firms handle variety of issues and clients, making external consultants unavailable on a daily basis to organizational problems.

Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer

*Question -
When a substantial conflict exists in the group, the most appropriate Group Intervention would be :-

Correct Answer
Role Negotiation Technique
Your Answer
Role Negotiation Technique

Select The Blank

*Question -
The dysfunctional energy spent in inappropriate competition ________ ineffective organization.

Correct Answer
Results in
Your Answer
Results in

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

*Question -
The organizational level analysis could include information on :-
Correct Answer
Organizational structure , Existing of major systems in the organization , Distribution of resources within the organization
Your Answer
Organizational structure , Existing of major systems in the organization , Distribution of resources within the organization

*Question -
Some of the assumptions in the Force Field analysis are :-

Correct Answer
The present state is a quasi-stationary resulting in field of opposing forces , The desired future state of affair can be achieved through constant efforts , There are two types of forces which act on this point at any time
Your Answer
The present state is a quasi-stationary resulting in field of opposing forces , The desired future state of affair can be achieved through constant efforts , There are two types of forces which act on this point at any time

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

*Question -
The data collection on organisation is undertaken by the Consultant, by way of :-

Correct Answer
Interviews , Questionnaires , Personal observations
Your Answer
Interviews , Questionnaires , Personal observations

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

*Question -
When a consultant was called upon, for OD intervention, he proceeded with various steps, as, to :-

Correct Answer
Discuss issues with the management , Enlist the problems being faced by the organisation , Develop a proposed programme of action
Your Answer
Discuss issues with the management , Enlist the problems being faced by the organisation , Develop a proposed programme of action

Select The Blank

*Question -
Effectiveness is judged by whether ________ with its efforts.

Correct Answer
The teams felt satisfied
Your Answer
The teams felt satisfied

Match The Following
*Question-
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Manpower management is the most crucial job
Because managing people is the heart and essence of being a manager
Because managing people is the heart and essence of being a manager
Organisational development is a powerful set of
Concepts and techniques to improve organisational effectiveness
Concepts and techniques to improve organisational effectiveness
Organisational development has it's genesis,
In the behavioral science
In the behavioral science
It is only the people in the organisation who could,
Offer strategic advantage to the organization
Change in organization's culture

True/False

*Question -
A number of techniques and exercises can be made use of to facilitate team performance.

Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

True/False

*Question -
An OD consultant need not protect the confidentiality of the information so gathered by him during the course of the work.

Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Select The Blank

*Question -
The relevant communication ________ so it will be necessary to provide training.

Correct Answer
Skills must be acquired
Your Answer
Skills must be acquired

Select The Blank

*Question -
Generally peoples' ________ is not utilized properly to get the best.

Correct Answer
Skills and knowledge
Your Answer
Skills and knowledge

Multiple Choice Single Answer

*Question -
During the course of the Organizational Development projects, the internal OD specialists should :-

Correct Answer
Become increasingly professionalized and be responsible for their own development
Your Answer
Become increasingly professionalized and be responsible for their own development

True/False

*Question -
Socio Technical system is not participative and does not involve all the stake holders of the organisation.

Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

*Question -
The various levels at which the OD Diagnosis could be undertaken, are :-

Correct Answer
Group analysis that examines data on group level , Organization wide analysis , Individual wise analysis of data
Your Answer
Group analysis that examines data on group level , Organization wide analysis , Individual wise analysis of data

Select The Blank

*Question -
Organizational Development ________ believes that, work teams are the building blocks of the organization.

Correct Answer
Fundamentally
Your Answer
Fundamentally

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

*Question -
The essence of large scale systems change programme is :-

Correct Answer
To stage event in front of large number of members of the organisation , Majority of the participants, understand the situation , Majority of participants agree on the nature of actions to be taken and the net desired results to be achieved
Your Answer
To stage event in front of large number of members of the organisation , Majority of the participants, understand the situation , Majority of participants agree on the nature of actions to be taken and the net desired results to be achieved

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

*Question -
Some of the major benefits of the Organizational Development interventions are :-

Correct Answer
Improved job satisfaction , Improved productivity , Improved team work
Your Answer
Improved job satisfaction , Improved productivity , Improved team work

True/False

*Question -
Internal change agents are people within the organization.

Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

True/False

*Question -
The two person conflict model has been devised, by Fishe Uri.

Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

*Question -
Various types of behaviors observed under, responsibility charting are :-

Correct Answer
Responsibility , Support , Inform
Your Answer
Responsibility , Support , Inform

Select The Blank

*Question -
OD process is based on ________ which begins with a known problem.

Correct Answer
Action research model
Your Answer
Action research model

Multiple Choice Single Answer

*Question -
The Reasoning Concept of Team Intervention has been devised by :-
Correct Answer
Ronald Lipt
Your Answer
Renault

Multiple Choice Single Answer

*Question -
In a case study, the survival of the organization seemed threatened, when it was assessed by the participants :-

Correct Answer
That their analysis showed, competitors could produce the same products at lower cost and of the same quality
Your Answer
That their analysis showed, competitors could produce the same products at lower cost and of the same quality

Multiple Choice Single Answer

*Question -
The Interventions which are made, for team building has the number of areas :-

Correct Answer
Four major areas
Your Answer
Five major areas

True/False

*Question -
The OD programme is not necessarily based on action research model.

Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Single Answer

*Question -
Organizational Development intervention seminars being conducted in the organizations help to :-

Correct Answer
Improves the awareness of the managers on the steps to be taken to improve overall efficiency, productivity and morale of the employees.
Your Answer
Improves the awareness of the managers on the steps to be taken to improve overall efficiency, productivity and morale of the employees.

Multiple Choice Single Answer

*Question -
The most important source of power, acceptability and to gain support is :-

Correct Answer
The demonstrated competence of the change agent
Your Answer
The leadership skills of managers at all levels

Select The Blank

*Question -
Hiring external consultant for a ________ may be economical.

Correct Answer
A short term
Your Answer
A short term

True/False

*Question -
Systems theory is the second foundation of OD.

Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

*Question -
The data collection on organization is undertaken by the Consultant, by way of :-

Correct Answer
Interviews , Questionnaires , Personal observations
Your Answer
Interviews , Questionnaires , Personal observations

Select The Blank

*Question -
For bringing in any change ________ in this efforts.

Correct Answer
Teams play a vital role
Your Answer
Teams play a vital role

True/False

*Question -
Total quality management is akin to total war.

Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

*Question -
Socio- Technical systems projects tend to feature :-

Correct Answer
Formation of autonomous work groups , Grouping of core tasks , Training of group members in multiple skills
Your Answer
Formation of autonomous work groups , Grouping of core tasks , Training of group members in multiple skills

Multiple Choice Single Answer

*Question -
A general principle to avoid becoming involved in any political struggle in the organization is, to :-

Correct Answer
Mind your own business
Your Answer
Mind your own business

Multiple Choice Single Answer

*Question -
Today's managers first task is to :-

Correct Answer
Retain good human asset, and utilize in a better way.
Your Answer
Retain good human asset, and utilize in a better way.

Multiple Choice Single Answer

*Question -
OD interventions do not deny, or abolish :-

Correct Answer
Reality of power in the organization
Your Answer
Friendship within groups

Select The Blank

*Question -
In all cases of success the group effort must be ________.

Correct Answer
Rewarded
Your Answer
Rewarded

Match The Following
*Question-
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Organisational development is a powerful set of
Concepts and techniques to improve organisational effectiveness
Concepts and techniques to improve organisational effectiveness
Organisations have the need to have
Hierarchies of authorities and accountabilities
Hierarchies of authorities and accountabilities
Quality circles provide an effective forum
For promoting the process of self development
For reducing the cost, and improving quality of product and services
Manpower management is the most crucial job
Because managing people is the heart and essence of being a manager
Because managing people is the heart and essence of being a manager