When it comes to entering into an OD relationship, what is meant by the phrase, "the problem is never the problem"?
A) new problems arise during the OD process
B) the presenting problem may just be a symptom rather than the real problem
C) the client may not reveal the problem
D) OD interventions only address symptoms, not problems

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The phrase "the problem is never the problem" in OD refers to the idea that the presenting problem, or what the client identifies as the issue, may just be a symptom rather than the root cause of the problem. Therefore, by examining the underlying causes and systems behind the presenting problem, a more effective intervention can be designed and implemented. A and C are incorrect because they suggest that new problems may arise or the client may not reveal the problem, which is not the same as "the problem is never the problem." D is incorrect because OD interventions aim to address underlying problems rather than just surface-level symptoms.

When It Comes to Entering into an OD Relationship, What