What is the primary goal of organizational development?
A.
To make structural changes, such as altering the chain of command, to enhance the speed of organizational response to changing market conditions
B.
To implement changes in business processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
C.
To enhance the effectiveness of the organization and the well-being of its members through planned systemic change
D.
To quickly respond to external changes in the market by adopting new technologies or business strategies.
The Answer Is:
C
This question includes an explanation.
Explanation:
Organizational Development (OD) is defined in HRPA materials as a long-term, planned, systemic effort, grounded in behavioural science, aimed at improving organizational effectiveness and the well-being of its members. While OD may use structural adjustments (A) or process changes (B) as interventions, its primary aim is broader: culture, processes, and human systems are developed through planned change to enhance both organizational results and people outcomes. Option D captures responsiveness but not the developmental, system-wide, and people-centred focus central to OD.
Relevant HRPA references (no external links): HRPA Study Guide – Organizational Effectiveness: OD definitions and objectives; HRPA Competency Framework – Leading planned change and culture development.
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