Learning Unit 2 - CHAPTER 3 - MCQ+ESSAY

Question 1

Which of the statements below is generally correct concerning OD practitioners?

1) They are people utilising OD principles in their profession.
2) They may share a common set of humanistic values.
3) They have similar training, skills and knowledge.
4) All of the above.

Answer 1

4) All of the above.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a “core” skill of an OD practitioner?

1) Intrapersonal skills
2) Interpersonal skills
3) General consultation skills
4) Financial management skills

Answer 2

4) Financial management skills

Question 3

The consultant-centred OD practitioner may have to …

1) take on a modified role of “expert”.
2) always adopt the role of the “expert”.
3) never adopt the role of the “expert”.
4) take on a fixed role of the “expert”.

Answer 3

1) take on a modified role of “expert”.

Question 4

Ethical dilemmas of the OD practitioner concern …

1) misrepresentation.
2) misuse of data.
3) coercion.
4) All of the above.

Answer 4

4) All of the above.

Question 5

One of the major limitations of the internal consultant is there …

1. access to information
2. lack of understanding of the organisation
3. potential loss of objectivity
4. lack of training

Answer 5

3. potential loss of objectivity

Question 6

Which of the statements below is generally correct concerning OD
practitioners?
1. They may share a common set of humanistic values
2. They have similar training, skills and knowledge
3. All of the options
4. They are people utilising OD principles in their profession

Answer 6

3. All of the options