Organization Development & Change, 9th Edition

Market-leading ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE, 9th Edition blends theory, concepts and applications in a comprehensive and clear presentation. The authors work from a strong theoretical foothold and apply behavioral science knowledge to the development of organizational structures, strategies, and processes. General introduction to organization development The nature of planned change The organization development practitioner Entering and contracting Diagnosing organizations Diagnosing groups and jobs Collecting and analyzing diagnostic information Feeding back diagnostic information Designing interventions Leading and managing change Evaluating and institutionalizing organization development interventions Interpersonal and group process approaches Organization process approaches Restructuring organizations Employee involvement Work design Performance management Developing talent Managing workforce diversity and wellness Transformational change Continuous change Transorganizational change Organization development in global settings Organization development in nonindustrial settings: health care, school systems, the public sector, and family-owned businesses Future directions in organization development Glossary.