| Organization Development: A Data-Driven Approach to Organizational Change Contributor(s): Waclawski, Janine (Editor), Church, Allan H. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0787957186 ISBN-13: 9780787957186 Publisher: Pfeiffer OUR PRICE: $89.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2001 Annotation: "Organization Development"--the thirteenth volume in the Professional Practice Series--offers practitioners a comprehensive resource for understanding the theory and practice of OD and demonstrates its organizational effectiveness. The book offers a fresh source for exploring the primary theoretical influences on OD, shows how data-driven OD methods can be applied across a wide variety of organizational settings, discusses the major issues and trends in the field, and includes a wealth of helpful models and practical suggestions for applying these techniques in organizations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Organizational Behavior - Business & Economics | Structural Adjustment - Business & Economics | Entrepreneurship |
| Dewey: 658.406 |
| LCCN: 2001004593 |
| Series: Professional Practice Series |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6" W x 9" (1.64 lbs) 400 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This hands-on guide--for planning, diagnosing, implementing, and evaluating organization development interventions--gives scientifically based information, tools, suggestions, and guidelines for those who must manage the human side of change. In Organization Development, leading experts and pioneers: * Present a unified framework for understanding OD * Demonstrate OD's effectiveness for improving individual and organizational performance * Specify what types of goals, values, practices, and interventions should (and should not) represent OD You'll gain a clear understanding of the processes, approaches, and strategies that have been proven to work in managing organizational change. Plus, you'll get a wealth of charts, materials, and checklists, as well as useful practice tips. |