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The video explains the positive deviance model, which involves identifying high-performing individuals within an organization and analyzing their unique methods. These methods are then tested and, if successful, disseminated to improve overall organizational performance. The model emphasizes involving the positive deviants themselves as advocates for spreading these practices.

What is the primary goal of the positive deviance model?

• To find and replicate the methods of high-performing individuals

• To identify and eliminate underperforming individuals

• To create a competitive environment among employees

• To standardize all processes within an organization

Why is it recommended to involve the 'deviants' in spreading their methods?

• They are required to train others as part of their job

• They are the only ones who can implement the methods

• They have a sense of ownership and can effectively promote the methods

• They are the only ones who understand the methods

What is the first step in implementing the positive deviance model?

• Disseminating the methods to the entire organization

• Identifying positive deviants within the organization

• Hypothesizing reasons for success

• Testing the methods in a larger group

What should be done after hypothesizing the reasons for success?

• Only allow the original deviants to use the methods

• Ignore the methods if they are too complex

• Quantitatively test the methods in a larger group

• Immediately implement the methods organization-wide

What is the final step in the positive deviance model process?

• Testing the methods again

• Disseminating successful practices across the organization

• Reverting to the original methods

• Identifying more deviants