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Assignment : Discussion Question
By the due date assigned, respond to the discussion question. Submit your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Use the same Discussion Area to comment on your classmates' submissions, and continue the discussion through the end of the module.
Discussion Question
You tell your next-door neighbor, Hal, that you are studying to be an I/O psychologist focusing on implementing organizational change initiatives.
Hal does not understand why a large, successful organization would need to undergo change. His opinion is, "If it works, don't fix it!"
Explain the process of organizational development and the importance of organizational change to Hal.
What types of changes in the environment may lead to organizational change? Rationalize with examples of real organizations that did not adapt to changing environments.
What should organizations do to ensure that changes occur smoothly and efficiently?
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Write definition of logical validity
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Discuss why you selected that particular career
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Discuss the criteria for evaluating a methodology
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Processes carried out at the self-service checkouts
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Explain the process of organizational development
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Which company will you write about
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What factors promote or reduce pricing efficiency
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Analyze the building structures of the hotel industry
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Create a list of best practices concerning structure
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