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Introduction to Organizational Development and Change

In: Leading Organizational Development and Change

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  • Riann Singh

    (The University of the West Indies)

  • Shalini Ramdeo

    (The University of the West Indies)

Abstract

This chapter introduces organizational development and change (ODC) as a planned, long-range, system-wide, ongoing activity to transform organizations, using behavioural science tools, techniques, and practices. Today’s dynamic business landscape challenges organizations to enhance their functioning and effectiveness. The practice of ODC becomes critically important in such an ever-changing context. This chapter also traces the history of organizational development (OD) to develop an understanding of how the field and practice have evolved over time and differentiates OD from other related disciplines such as human resource management (HRM) to highlight its continued relevance. The different types of OD interventions, that is, (i) individual level, (ii) group level, and (iii) organizational level, are introduced, with emphasis on organizational-level interventions. Further, this chapter outlines the overall structure of the book.

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  • Riann Singh & Shalini Ramdeo, 2020. "Introduction to Organizational Development and Change," Springer Books, in: Leading Organizational Development and Change, chapter 1, pages 3-31, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-030-39123-2_1
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-39123-2_1
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