Action Research and Organizational Development

Cunningham, John B.

ISBN 10: 0275942651 / ISBN 13: 9780275942656

Published by Praeger, U.S.A., 1993

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Action Research and Organizational Development
• Publisher: Praeger, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0275942651
• ISBN 13: 9780275942656
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis

Action Research and Organizational Development describes a process of change that encourages research and consulting skills. In this process, research data about an organization or culture is systematically collected to develop an understanding of the needs, issues and problems. The information provides the impetus for focusing the change and making discoveries. This work describes the characteristics of the action research process and the procedure for its implementation. This particular type of applied social research differs from other varieties in the immediacy of the researcher's involvement and collaboration in each stage of researching, focusing, and implementing. The work describes the continuous process of research and learning in relation to the researcher's long-term relationship with a problem or issue. This book is relevant for all those who share the goal of positive change within the organization.

About the Author

BARTON CUNNINGHAM is a Professor in the School of Public Administration at the University of Victoria, in British Columbia, Canada. He also has an appointment in the School of Accountancy and Business at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.


J. BARTON CUNNINGHAM is a professor at the School of Public Administration, University of Victoria, Canada./e He holds a doctorate in management and administration from the University of Southern California and was a Visiting Scientist at the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations, London, England. Dr. Cunningham is also a Director in the Center for Organizational Research and Effectiveness, University of Victoria, and has held various other appointments at the Nanyang Business School, Singapore

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lifornia School of Professional Psychology, and the University of Waikato, New Zealand. His various consulting assignments are spread among federal and provincial organizations in Canada.