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Assessing the Field of Organization Development

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science vol. 40, no. 4 (Dec 2004), p. 465-479
1. Verfasser: Wirtenberg, Jeana
Weitere Verfasser: Abrams, Lilian, Ott, Carolyn
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SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC.
Schlagworte:
United States > US
Studies
Skills
SWOT analysis
Leadership
Organization development
Human resource management
Employment
Executives
Polls & surveys
Demographics
Questionnaires
International organizations
Literature reviews
Interviews
Management development programmes
Professional development
Quality control
Organizational effectiveness
Teamwork
Investments
Quality
Return on investment
Respondents
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Abstract:This article describes Phase I of a larger organization development (OD) initiative. A survey was sent to more than 6,000 members of the Organization Development Network, Organization Development Institute, and International Organization Development Association to assess present weaknesses and potential strengths of the field. Respondents to this survey indicated that the field of OD (a) lacks a clear, distinct definition; (b) needs greater quality control/effectiveness and business acumen among OD practitioners; and (c) lacks clarity around its return on investment and perceived value of the work performed. At the same time, OD has significant strengths that can be leveraged. These include a systemic orientation in organizations, an ability to assist in change management, teamwork and leadership development, and the values OD brings to its practice. Building on these results, a literature review, and interviews with business leaders, six key integrated themes that have implications for the OD profession are described. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0021-8863
1552-6879
DOI:10.1177/0021886304270246
Quelle:ABI/INFORM Global