Organization Development is concerned with using planned and systematic approaches to help develop more effective organizations. This is done by taking an objective look at how an organization is operating, gathering information and then deciding on the most appropriate course of action to help the organization change and develop. Written by two of the leading experts in the field, Organization Development defines OD and describes how it can be used effectively in today's economy to create organizations which maximise organizational capability. The authors provide practical advice on using diagnostic techniques to identify an organization's needs and explain how to use them across a range of areas including change, culture and organization design. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or a student, this handbook contains a range of tips, techniques and international case studies to help you to understand, communicate and implement organizational change. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Title: Organization Development: A Practitioner's Guide for OD and HR
Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd, United Kingdom, London
Publication Date: 2011
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0749460946
ISBN 13: 9780749460945
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Weight: 499 grams

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Organization development is the systematic method of taking an objective look at how an organization is operating, gathering information, and then deciding on the most appropriate action to help that organization develop and improve.

Written by two leading experts in the field, Organization Development describes how OD can be used effectively in today's economy to create organizations that maximize their capability.

The authors provide advice on using diagnostic techniques to identify an organization's needs and on how to use them across a range of areas. With case studies and expert advice, Organization Development offers practical ideas and examples of how to make an organization more efficient.

About the Author

Dr. Mee-Yan Cheung-Judge is the founder of Quality & Equality Ltd and the author of many articles on organizational development. She speaks, writes and delivers OD training programs in the UK and was voted one of the 25 most influential thinkers in HR by HR Magazine in 2008. Visit the Q&E website to read Mee-Yan's monthly blog and listen to her podcasts.

Linda Holbeche was previously Research and Policy Director at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. She is currently an independent consultant and researcher in the fields of leadership, human resources, change management and sustainable high performance.

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