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Written by two of the leading experts in the field, Organization Development is a guide to the basic principles of effective organization development. A compendium of theories, practices, diagnostics techniques and figures, it provides practical advice for identifying an organization's needs and determining the most appropriate course of action to maximize organizational capability. It provides an overview of the history and theory of OD and addresses the various phases, the role of the practitioner, aspects of power and politics, and the human resources context. The book also discusses organizational design, culture change, managing transformational change, and developing effective leadership.
Bridging the gap between theory and practice, this fully updated new edition of Organization Development now includes coverage of complexity and chaos theory, new case studies describing OD practices and attitudes in countries outside of the US and UK, and new chapters on change and culture and on employee engagement and wellbeing. The authors also have added emphasis on the collaborations between OD and HR functions. It provides a wealth of helpful advice for OD practitioners, HR professionals and those with an interest in helping develop their organization.
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Review:
"Mee-Yan Cheung-Judge and Linda Holbeche have again produced a valuable handbook for both the beginning and experienced OD practitioner." (John D. Vogelsang, PhD, Editor in Chief of the OD Practitioner)
"the practical guidance of this book ensures that OD/ HR professionals and organization leaders have the tools and know-how to create and sustain healthy organizations." (Dean Royles, Director, NHS Employers)
"The book comes into its own by clearly differentiating what benefits OD brings but being careful to point out that it is vital to go through a series of steps rather than trying to jump in mid way through as we're probably all tempted to do at times." (HR Network (Scotland))
"[a] comprehensive account of OD and HR in easy-to-read and practical terms.... Internal and external practitioners alike will appreciate this all-in-one reference." (Mary Ann Rainey, PhD, Organizational Effectiveness Consultant and Executive Coach, MA Rainey Associates)
"In comparison to many other texts on OD, this text stands out in its attention to the design function in interventions, the use of self, the practical, integrated way theory is discussed and summarized, and more focus on change, which is often assumed rather than discussed theoretically." (David W. Jamieson, PhD, Professor & Department Chair, Organization Learning & Development, University of St Thomas)
"Cheung-Judge and Holbeche have included just enough of everything -- history, theory, practical application, the essentials of OD -- without drowning the reader in some of the irrelevancies that abound in other OD texts." (Matt Minahan, President, MM & Associates)
"Cheung-Judge and Holbeche have given a wonderful gift to the field of organization development and to OD and HR practitioners of all levels of experience." (Judy Vogel, OD professional)
Book Description:
"the practical guidance of this book ensures that OD/ HR professionals and organization leaders have the tools and know-how to create and sustain healthy organizations." (Dean Royles, Director, NHS Employers)
"The book comes into its own by clearly differentiating what benefits OD brings but being careful to point out that it is vital to go through a series of steps rather than trying to jump in mid way through as we're probably all tempted to do at times." (HR Network (Scotland))
"[a] comprehensive account of OD and HR in easy-to-read and practical terms.... Internal and external practitioners alike will appreciate this all-in-one reference." (Mary Ann Rainey, PhD, Organizational Effectiveness Consultant and Executive Coach, MA Rainey Associates)
"In comparison to many other texts on OD, this text stands out in its attention to the design function in interventions, the use of self, the practical, integrated way theory is discussed and summarized, and more focus on change, which is often assumed rather than discussed theoretically." (David W. Jamieson, PhD, Professor & Department Chair, Organization Learning & Development, University of St Thomas)
"Cheung-Judge and Holbeche have included just enough of everything -- history, theory, practical application, the essentials of OD -- without drowning the reader in some of the irrelevancies that abound in other OD texts." (Matt Minahan, President, MM & Associates)
"Cheung-Judge and Holbeche have given a wonderful gift to the field of organization development and to OD and HR practitioners of all levels of experience." (Judy Vogel, OD professional)
Provides a complete guide to implementing effective OD in your business and the tools to drive performance and growth
Includes theory overviews as well as tools, techniques and international case studies for both students and practitioners
Is unique among OD books in its practitioner focus and in providing a bridge between OD practice and HR context
Includes theory overviews as well as tools, techniques and international case studies for both students and practitioners
Is unique among OD books in its practitioner focus and in providing a bridge between OD practice and HR context
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- PublisherKogan Page
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 074947923X
- ISBN 13 9780749479237
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages448
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