ABSTRACT

This book defines organizational development (OD) and discusses the philosophy of OD in terms of its assumptions and values. It addresses the issue of change in organizations and deals with groups and group processes since they are the forerunners of teams in organizations.

chapter 2|17 pages

Public Administration and OD

chapter 3|22 pages

The Issue of Change

chapter 4|17 pages

Learning, Power, and Action Research

chapter 6|14 pages

Conflict and OD

chapter 7|13 pages

Basic Values and Prospects