Which issue would make the board most strongly suspect that organizati

QUESTION

Which issue would make the board most strongly suspect that organization development might be a better way to respond to Carlson’s and Behr’s concerns?

A) Carlson and Behr visibly part company on their philosophies of workplace management.
B) The new focus on toys with cognitive developmental impact marks a sharp departure from Mini-Glee’s previous emphasis on comfort and amusement.
C) Newly hired employees are clearly more wired into cutting-edge forms of communication than their supervisors and managers.
D) Despite the attrition rate, Mini-Glee has been successful in making its workplace more diverse.
E) People at different levels of the company have varied perceptions of what the problem is and what should be done about it.

ANSWER

Answer: B
Explanation: B) When the goals and branding of a corporation undergo major change, the underlying organization of that company also needs to evolve to stay in touch. So Choice B is correct: a dramatic shift in the objectives of Mini-Glee’s product line will require a refocusing at all levels. Choice A may simply indicate a personal difference. Choice C suggests that Mini-Glee could take advantage of the technological savvy of its new hires but does not diagnose an organizational issue. Choice D, on the other hand, indicates that the present organization is allowing change in beneficial ways. Choice E also suggests that change is in order but might simply be remedied by improving communication channels rather than by effecting a change in organization.