Organization Development : A Data-Driven Approach to Organizational Change

Janine Waclawski

ISBN 10: 0787957186 / ISBN 13: 9780787957186

Published by Wiley Nov 2001, 2001

About this Item

Neuware - Organization Development--the thirteenth volume in the Professional Practice Series--offers practitioners a comprehensive resource for understanding the theory and practice of OD and demonstrates its organizational effectiveness. The book offers a fresh source for exploring the primary theoretical influences on OD, shows how data-driven OD methods can be applied across a wide variety of organizational settings, discusses the major issues and trends in the field, and includes a wealth of helpful models and practical suggestions for applying these techniques in organizations.

Seller Inventory # 9780787957186

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Organization Development : A Data-Driven Approach to Organizational Change
• Publisher: Wiley Nov 2001
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0787957186
• ISBN 13: 9780787957186
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 157H x 28D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 157 millimeters height by 28 millimeters depth
• Weight: 787 grams

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Synopsis

This hands-on guide--for planning, diagnosing, implementing, and evaluating organization development interventions--gives scientifically based information, tools, suggestions, and guidelines for those who must manage the human side of change.

In Organization Development, leading experts and pioneers:
* Present a unified framework for understanding OD
* Demonstrate OD's effectiveness for improving individual and organizational performance
* Specify what types of goals, values, practices, and interventions should (and should not) represent OD

You'll gain a clear understanding of the processes, approaches, and strategies that have been proven to work in managing organizational change. Plus, you'll get a wealth of charts, materials, and checklists, as well as useful practice tips.

About the Author

Janine Waclawski is a principal consultant in the management consulting services line of business at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where she specializes in using data-driven methods for organizational change and executive development. She is also an adjunct professor at Columbia University. She specializes in using surveys and multisource feedback for organizational change and executive development.

Allan H. Church is director of organization and management development at PepsiCo, Inc. He specializes in designing customized multisource feedback systems and large-scale diagnostic surveys for organization development and change.