1.One of the books I have on OD consulting has an interesting article by Susan Barnes (2004) on the social construction of reality. Here are a few brief paragraphs: "As OD practitioners, we often run into situations in which people seem to be having trouble understanding one another. One of the causes of this problem […]

1.Many outside the business world believe that these comments from David Liss’s novel The Coffee Trader are an accurate description of what occurs in the realm of business. Liss writes, "A man of business lies all the time. He lies to put trades to his advantage or to construct circumstances just so a man may […]

   1.Discussion Questions (150 words total) Please research the following questions and provide evidence to support your answers. 1. Find banana brands and prices in 3 stores near you. Ask someone in the store (or research online) to see how many bananas they sell each day/month. Show pictures/references of your work.  2. What are the […]

1.       What is the role of federalism in framing youth issues? 2.       What are the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative's five objectives for reform in the juvenile justice system? 3.       How can fragmentation and tunneling be overcome? 4.       What is important to consider when using a data-driven approach to decision making?

  1.  A family is gathered around in the ICU waiting room to monitor the status of a 22-year-old male, David, who sustained traumatic injuries in a motorcycle accident. He is in critical unstable condition with many wounds and severe abrasions. David’s mom keeps crying and saying, “What did I do to deserve this, God?” The […]