Book Description:
Discover key strategies for organizational change with “Organization Development: The Process of Leading Organizational Change” by Donald L. Anderson. This essential guide combines theory and practice to equip OD professionals and students with tools for effective transformation in any organization.
Organization Development: The Process of Leading Organizational Change
Author: Donald L. Anderson
Publisher: Sage
ISBN: 978-1506316574
Introduction:
Organization Development (OD) is a dynamic field aimed at enhancing organizational effectiveness through targeted change interventions. This book offers a thorough exploration of the OD landscape, combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications. It serves as an essential tool for both current OD practitioners and those aspiring to enter the field, as well as a resource for students and researchers interested in organizational studies.
The text commences with a detailed examination of the origins and evolution of the OD sector, elaborating on its principal concepts and methodologies. It procedurally discusses the core phases involved in the OD process: diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Each stage is illustrated through real-world case studies that demonstrate how OD strategies are applied across various organizational settings. The text also addresses the contemporary challenges and prospects that OD professionals encounter in the modern business landscape.