Wendell L. French Knihy

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Organization Development and Transformation is a paperback collection of 46 readings that focuses on how people and organizations and people in organizations function, and how to make them function better. This new edition includes coverage of classic OD articles, new cutting edge coverage of topics such as self-directed teams, centers of excellence and learning organizations.

[This] is a ... collection of 48 readings designed to help individuals, teams and organizations function better in today's environment of rapid- and often random-change. [The book] involves a critical leadership and management methodology. The concepts of [organization development] have become a part of the effective manager's repertoire, in addition to business knowledge and technical competencies.-Back cover.

This book is a deliberately planned effort to increase an organization's relevance and viability. [Vasudevan] has referred to OD as, future readiness to meet change, thus a systemic learning and development strategy intended to change the basics of beliefs, attitudes and relevance of values, and structure of the current organization to better absorb disruptive technologies, shrinking or exploding market opportunities and ensuing challenges and chaos. OD is the framework for a change process designed to lead to desirable positive impact to all stakeholders and the environment. OD can design interventions with application of several multidisciplinary methods and research besides traditional OD approaches.