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Open Organizations: A Model for Effectiveness, Renewal, and Intelligent Change (The Jossey-Bass Management Series) - Hardcover

Mink, Oscar G.; Mink, Barbara P.; Downes, Elizabeth A.; Owen, Keith Q.

 
9780787900281: Open Organizations: A Model for Effectiveness, Renewal, and Intelligent Change (The Jossey-Bass Management Series)

Synopsis

Provides a working framework for organization consultants, human resource professionals, and managers committed to learning, quality improvement, and change in both business and non–profit Uses illustrations from actual in–depth case studies of such companies as The Travelers Insurance Company and Precision Grinding and Manufacturing at the organization, group, and individual levels, details specific methods of assessment, program development, and program evaluation. Provides a wealth of practical tools, instruments, and approaches for applying the Open Organization Model to any situation..

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About the Author

OSCAR G. MINK is professor of adult education and human resource development leadership at the University of Texas, Austin. BARBARA P. MINK is president and a senior consultant with Somerset Consulting Group. ELIZABETH A. DOWNES is a private consultant in research, evaluation, and organizational development in Santa Fe, New Mexico. KEITH Q. OWEN is division chair of social and behavioral sciences at Austin Community College and a senior consultant with Somerset Consulting Group.

From the Back Cover

Provides a working framework for organization consultants, human resource professionals, and managers committed to learning, quality improvement, and change in both business and non–profit Uses illustrations from actual in–depth case studies of such companies as The Travelers Insurance Company and Precision Grinding and Manufacturing at the organization, group, and individual levels, details specific methods of assessment, program development, and program evaluation. Provides a wealth of practical tools, instruments, and approaches for applying the Open Organization Model to any situation.

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Provides a working framework for organization consultants, human resource professionals, and managers committed to learning, quality improvement, and change in both business and non–profit Uses illustrations from actual in–depth case studies of such companies as The Travelers Insurance Company and Precision Grinding and Manufacturing at the organization, group, and individual levels, details specific methods of assessment, program development, and program evaluation. Provides a wealth of practical tools, instruments, and approaches for applying the Open Organization Model to any situation..

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