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Role Analysis Technique in organizational development intervention has been adapted for use as an experiential learning activity in undergraduate or graduate business school courses. The primary functions of RAT are assisting groups in clarifying and understanding roles and role expectations in organizations so as to better the definition of duties and responsibilities and reduce ambiguity and stress and increase job satisfaction.

The Role Analysis Technique is suggested for use in the initial session of courses in organizational behavior, management principles and human resources management. In this activity the terms role, role ambiguity and role conflict are introduced.

Benefits of RAT

·         The significance of role ambiguity and role conflict are understood by the students at the firsthand.
·         The students have diminished anxiety and stress about the course.
·         They are able to learn about the nature of the course and expectations of the instructor,

·         The instructor may also learn something about the values and level of satisfaction and articulateness of the students.