An Experiential Approach to Organization Development - Softcover

Harvey, Don; Brown, Donald R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0135179882 ISBN 13: 9780135179888

Publisher: Pearson, 1995

Synopsis

For one-semester courses in Organizational Development.

This innovative experiential introduction to the field of OD offers a practical managerial approach to improving organizational effectiveness in a changing world. It differs from most OD texts in providing students with: 1) a strong conceptual framework, 2) descriptions of the most current, state-of-the-art approaches, techniques and methodologies for implementing OD programs, 3) current empirical findings, and 4) learn-by-doing behavioral skill simulations for each major stage of an OD program.

About this title

From the Back Cover

A book that makes the complex and fascinating world of managing people easy to grasp and enjoyable to study!

In this new sixth edition of their successful book, Don Harvey and Don Brown give you an integrated and comprehensive view of the field of organization development. Whether you are an introductory student, a novice in the field, or a practicing manager, these authors make it simple to understand and utilize the newest approaches, concepts, and techniques.

User-friendly, practical, and realistic, An Experiential Approach to Organization Development, Sixth Edition, presents both conceptual and experiential approaches as it focuses on the real world of organization development. Exciting examples and innovative applications show you how OD is applied in today's organizations, and what it takes to manage in a changing world.

In addition, you'll find

• The most up-to-date coverage of important topics, such as: the learning organization, managing diversity, empowerment, changing the corporate culture, and self-managed work teams.
• Thorough coverage of open systems and contingencies.
• Self-learning, experiential exercises that take theories and principles and bring them to life in team activities.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0135179882
• ISBN 13: 9780135179888
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 468