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An Experiential Approach to Organization Development

An Experiential Approach to Organization Development

Author(s):
  • Donald R. Brown
    • Author: Donald R. Brown
    • ISBN:9789332518339
    • 10 Digit ISBN:9332518335
    • Price:Rs. 1090.00
    • Pages:434
    • Imprint:Pearson Education
    • Binding:Paperback
    • Status:Available


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    A conceptual and experiential approach to understanding organizational development.


    With a focus on the development of students' interpersonal skills, Experiential Approach to Organization Development provides a comprehensive, realistic, innovative, and practical introduction to the field.


    The eighth edition presents new and revised information to help keep course material fresh and relevant.

     

    Table of Content

    Part 1: ANTICIPATING CHANGE
    Chapter 1. Organizational Development and Reinventing the Organization
    Chapter 2. Organization Renewal: The Challenge of Change
    Chapter 3. Changing the Culture
    Part 2: UNDERSTANDING THE OD PROCESS
    Chapter 4. The Diagnostic Process
    Chapter 5. Overcoming Resistance to Change
    Part 3 IMPROVING EXCELLENCE IN INDIVIDUALS
    Chapter 6. OD Intervention Strategies
    Chapter 7. Process Intervention Skills
    Chapter 8. Employee Empowerment and Interpersonal Interventions
    Part 4: DEVELOPING HIGH PERFORMANCE IN TEAMS
    Chapter 9. Team Development Interventions
    Chapter 10. Intergroup Development
    Chapter 11. Work Team Development
    Chapter 12. High-Performing Systems and the Learning Organization
    Part 5: BUILDING SUCCESS IN ORGANIZATIONS
    Chapter 13. Goal Setting for Effective Organizations
    Chapter 14. Organization Transformation and Strategic Change
    Chapter 15. The Challenge and the Future for Organizations
     

    Salient Features

     
    • Get students involved in the learning process: An experiential approach
    • Offer a variety of support: Learning aids-
    ? Chapter objectives are provided in each chapter
    ? A pre-class preparation feature
    ? OD applications
    ? Current examples of business practices
    ? Review questions
    ? Key terms are highlighted within the chapters
    ? Case studies appear at the end of each chapter
    • NEW! Incorporate currency: Approximately 35% of the material is new or revised
    • Present a logical succession: A practical organization

    • NEW! Appeal to visual learners: New illustrations have been added