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-Presented By
Neha Agrawal
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History
Model
Steps nvolved
Applications
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Action research or participatory action
research is a reflective process of
progressive problem solving led by
individuals working with others in teams, to
improve the way they address issues and
solve problems.
Action research is done simply by action,
hence the name.
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1940s
Social scientists- John Collier, Kurt Lewin
& William Whyte
Collect research data, analyze for
problems, devise & implement solutions
then assess & collect data --- cycle
continues
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AMS:
Helping specific organizations in
implementing planned change
Developing a general knowledge that can
be applied to other settings
MAJOR FOCUS- PLANNED CHANGE
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Problem
dentification
Consult-
Behavioral Sci.
Expert
Data Gathering
& Prelim
Diagnosis
Joint Action
Planning
Joint Diagnosis
of Problem
Feedback to
Key Client/
Group
Action
Data Gathering
after Action
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Problem dentification
Key executive/
Someone
Powerful &
nfluential
Senses a problem
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Consultation with Behavioral
Science Expert
nitial contact- client & OD
practitioner
Share assumptions-normative,
developmental theory or
frame of reference
Establish open & collaborative
atmosphere
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Data Gathering & Preliminary Diagnosis
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Feedback to a Key Client or Group
Protect or withhold confidential information- ethics/
privacy---readiness
Feedback
Relevant
& Useful
Data
Determine
Strengths
&
Weakness
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Joint Diagnosis of the
Problem
Discuss on whether they want
to work on identified
problems
Establish a close relationship
between data gathering,
feedback & diagnosis
acceptance of diagnosis by
client
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Joint Action Planning
Depend on:
Culture
Technology
Organizational environment
Diagnosis of the problem
Time & Expense of ntervention
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Action
Actual CHANGE from one organizational state to
another Present to Desired state
ncludes:
nstalling New Methods & Procedures
Reorganizing Structures & Work Designs
Reinforcing New Behaviors
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Data Gathering after Action
Gather Data-Measure
& Determine Effects
Feed Results Back
nto Organization
Rediagnosis & New
Action
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Smaller subunits in organizations --to
total systems & communities
Tailor fitting for cultural assumptions
To promote social change & innovation
community development & global social
change projects
Contemporary apps- high degree of
member involvement
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