Ch 3: The OD Practitioner

Question 1

who is a OD Practitioner?

Answer 1

Individuals specializing in OD

People fro related fields who have gained competence in od LIKE hr

Managers and admin who have gained competence in OD and who apply it to their own work areas

Question 2

The OD practitioner’s role Can be described in terms of:

Answer 2

Marginality- if u can stand being out with the crowd you are good for OD as u are more likely to be objective

Emotional Demands- emotional intelligence. Know how to handle negative situations

Use of Knowledge and experience

Question 3

What are the OD Competencies?

Answer 3

wing it

Question 4

episodic model of ethical dilema

Answer 4

Values, goals, needs, abilities/skills
–Role of change agent and role of client

Process:
Role Conflict
Role ambiguity

Consequences
Misrepresentation
issues of data
Technical ineptness