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(MID COURSE)
The OD Practitioner (Chapter 3)
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FINAL (COURSE)
Part VII: Special Topics in Organization Development
Organization Development in Global Settings (Chapter 21) OD in Different Types of Organizations (Chapter 22) Future Directions in OD (Chapter 23) 1-3
Burkes Definition of OD
OD is a planned process of change in an organizations culture through the utilization of behavioral science technology, research, and theory.
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Frenchs Definition of OD
OD refers to a long-range effort to improve an organizations problemsolving capabilities and its ability to cope with changes in its external environment with the help of external or internal behavioral-scientist consultants.
Cummings & Worley 7e. (c) 2001 SouthWestern College Publishing 1-6
Beckhards Definition of OD
OD is an effort (1) planned, (2) organization-wide, and (3) managed from the top, to (4) increase organization effectiveness and health through (5) planned interventions in the organizations processes, using behavioral science knowledge.
Cummings & Worley 7e. (c) 2001 SouthWestern College Publishing 1-7
Beers Definition of OD
OD is a system-wide process of data collection, diagnosis, action planning, intervention, and evaluation aimed at: (1) enhancing congruence between organizational structure, process, strategy, people, and culture; (2) developing new and creative organizational solutions; and (3) developing the organizations self-renewing capacity. It occurs through collaboration of organizational members working with a change agent using behavioral science theory, research, and technology.
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Current Practice
Knowledge management
Intangible knowledge (Tacit)or intelligence possessed by employees and other stakeholders
Tangible knowledge(Explicit) assets captured and retained in organization structures and systems.
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Cummings & Worley 7e. (c) 2001 SouthWestern College Publishing 1-16
RESEARCH MODEL
Dependent variable : Learning through Knowledge Sharing Behavior Independent Variables : Trust, Willingness to Share, Absorption Capacity and Perception about Knowledge Trust Perception
Learning Through Knowledge sharing Behavior
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