This is a book about organization development (OD): the management discipline aimed at improving organizational effectiveness by increasing use of human resources. OD is an emerging behavioral science discipline that provides a set of methodologies for systematically bringing about high-performing organizations. The goals of OD are to make an organization more effective and to enhance the opportunity for the individuals to develop their potential. OD is also about managing in a changing world.
Much like the changing world we live in, this seventh edition has undergone changes. This text offers a practical and realistic approach to the study of OD. Through the application of a new paradgm---the OD process model---each of the OD stages is described from the standpoint of its relationship to an overall program of change. The book is written primarily for those who are learning about OD for the fiest time. Tou will learn of the real world through the use of concepts, theories, and numerous illustrations and company examples that show how OD is being applied in today's organizations.
Part 1: Anticipating Change
Part 2: Understanding The OD Process
Part 3: Developing Excellence in Individuals
Part 4: Developing High Performance In Teams
part 5: Developing Success In Organization