An organizational development specialist tasked with helping the firm create a third culture that keeps the best parts of the culture of two firms that come together is dealing with: a merger or acquisition. conflict management. organizational renewal. organizational rigidity. QUESTION 2 During a department meeting, you tell your team they must take a furlough day. Many options are discussed, and finally, everyone agrees on a date in July. This decision can be considered good, based on which measure of effectiveness? consensus accuracy reliability timeliness QUESTION 3 Who is typically responsible for formulating and implementing organizational strategy? upper-level management lower-level management staff members with the most seniority nonsupervisory personnel QUESTION 4 controls ensure the organization follows rules and regulations, such as those protecting workplace safety or intellectual property. Budgetary Human resource Information Legal and compliance QUESTION 5 Which of the following best describes scenario planning? The analysis of multiple uncertainties to identify alternative futures. The investigation of how the benefits and costs of a decision will change under different assumptions. The altering of activities to deal with changing business conditions. The creation of consistency among firm's activities to take advantage of opportunities. QUESTION 6 Firms use language, stories, and rituals to convey: organizational culture. organizational design. national culture. clan culture.