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According to the text, how do change management advocates often describe organization development (OD)?

Too disconnected from delivering real traction/ROI

Too focused on on-the-ground implementation

Too pragmatic and results-oriented

Too high-level, conceptual, soft, and touchy feely (correct)

According to the text, how do organization development (OD) advocates often describe change management (CM)?

Too disconnected from delivering real traction/ROI

Too structured and “one size fits all”

Too people-focused and not enough on the project

Just a rebranding of what we have been doing and on the more critical side (correct)

What has emerged and grown significantly in the past decade, according to the text?

Continuous change

Change management (correct)

Organization development

Poor results across many change approaches

What are some of the dynamics explored in the chapter between organization development (OD) and change management (CM)?

Differentiation, fault-finding, and new identities (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the questions provided at the end of the chapter?

To encourage self-reflection and evaluation of one's role in change management (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is NOT listed as a resource for change management and organization development?

Institute of Management Studies (IMS): <a href="http://www.instituteofmanagementstudies.com">www.instituteofmanagementstudies.com</a> (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which author wrote the book 'Managing at the Speed of Change'?

D. Conner (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where can one find tutorials related to change management?

<a href="http://www.change-management.com/tutorials.htm">www.change-management.com/tutorials.htm</a> (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which book is NOT listed as a reference in the provided text?

Change Management for Dummies by J. Doe (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the book 'Changing the Way We Change' by J. LaMarsh?

Individual behavior change (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which author presented the 'Panorama of OD (Introductory Course for Doctoral Program)'?

D. Jamieson (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the publication year of the book 'Leading Change' by J. Kotter?

1996 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three essential components addressed by Change Management (CM)?

Achieving desired results, the people side of change, and the application of processes and tools (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does CM aim to drive and capture benefits dependent on?

Employee adoption and usage (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does CM support and catalyze in relation to employees?

Individual transitions and adoption and usage (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does successful change in CM require?

A structured approach to enable individual employees to adopt and use new processes, systems, or behaviors (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does CM not extend into according to the text?

Identifying opportunities or designing the actual solution for the change initiative (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Venn diagram present about the relationship between Organization Development (OD) and CM?

Three dimensions of difference and the overlap of OD and CM (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does OD often involve?

A whole system application (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the focus of effort dimension reflect?

The fundamental building blocks the discipline hopes to impact in application (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can the success of organizational change and the disciplines be improved?

If the shared values and overlaps of OD and CM are leveraged (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does understanding the divergence and unique contributions of OD and CM provide?

Insights into their applications and shared values (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Organization Development (OD)?

Improving organizational effectiveness through higher-order components (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Change Management (CM)?

Facilitating individual adoption and usage through structured approaches (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do Organization Development (OD) and Change Management (CM) share in terms of values?

A focus on human dynamics and improving organizational effectiveness (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of OD in a merger?

Addressing larger, systematic changes within the merger (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of CM in a merger?

Providing guidance for individual transitions, such as adopting new systems and workflows (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between OD and CM in a merger?

Both are required for a merger to succeed and uniquely contribute to organizational performance (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the need for approaches and disciplines to improve change effectiveness?

To provide necessary support for successful change (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the importance of individuals within the systems of the organization?

It will only increase (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consideration in terms of utilizing OD and CM for successful change?

When and for what purpose to use OD and/or CM (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do practitioners need to better identify?

When and for what purpose to use OD and/or CM (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of both OD and CM in terms of change?

Systematic changes within a merger (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the current trend in change and the importance of individuals within the organization?

Change is not slowing down, and the importance of individuals will only increase (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of organization development (OD)?

Improving system effectiveness using behavioral and organizational science principles (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of change management (CM)?

Catalyzing adoption and usage of changes affecting how individuals do their jobs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between organization development (OD) and change management (CM)?

OD focuses on whole organization systems, while CM focuses on individuals affected by change (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the discipline focused on individuals affected by change?

Change management (CM) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does successful change management contribute to achieving?

The targeted results of initiatives (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does organization development (OD) aim to improve?

System effectiveness in achieving its mission, strategy, or desired outcomes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does change management (CM) draw on for its diverse knowledge?

Psychology, behavioral science, social science, and neuroscience (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text emphasize the need for, in terms of perspectives?

Multidisciplinary perspectives inclusive of CM and OD (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of organization development (OD)?

Whole organization systems at different levels and scales (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main area of focus for change management (CM)?

Individuals affected by change (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of organization development (OD) work?

To improve system effectiveness using behavioral and organizational science principles (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of change management (CM) in relation to change?

Catalyzing adoption and usage of changes affecting how individuals do their jobs (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Exploring the Relationship Between Organization Development and Change Management

Organization Development (OD) focuses on "how the system functions," while Change Management (CM) focuses on "how to catalyze individual employees in changing how they do their jobs"
OD targets higher-order organizational components, while CM focuses on facilitating individual adoption and usage through structured and repeatable approaches
Despite differences, OD and CM share values, including a focus on human dynamics, the critical nature of individual employees, and improving organizational effectiveness
Both OD and CM aim to drive successful change and enable organizations to achieve their intended results
A merger presents opportunities for both OD and CM to contribute to successful change by addressing systematic changes and individual transitions
OD focuses on the larger, systematic changes within a merger, while CM provides guidance for individual transitions, such as adopting new systems and workflows
Both OD and CM are required for a merger to succeed and uniquely contribute to organizational performance
There is a need for approaches and disciplines to improve change effectiveness, with both OD and CM providing necessary support
Both OD and CM support successful change, and it's not a question of "OD or CM" but rather "When OD and/or CM"
Practitioners can better identify when each discipline provides the greatest value and addresses the issues they are facing at a given point in time
Change is not slowing down, and the importance of individuals within the systems of the organization will only increase
The question is not "which" but, "when and for what purpose" in terms of utilizing OD and CM for successful change.

Exploring Organization Development and Change Management

The chapter explores the similarities and differences between organization development (OD) and change management (CM) by acknowledging biases and aiming to optimize them in concert.
The focus of OD work is on planned interventions using behavioral and organizational science principles to improve system effectiveness, conducted with values of humanism, participation, choice, and development.
OD involves understanding the organization's system and behaviors, and taking actions to improve its effectiveness in achieving its mission, strategy, or desired outcomes, while promoting workplace health.
OD is concerned with whole organization systems at different levels and scales, considering the organization's context, desired outcomes, relevant stakeholders, and the presenting situation.
Change management (CM) is a discipline focused on individuals affected by change, aiming to catalyze their adoption and usage of the changes affecting how they do their jobs.
CM draws on diverse bodies of knowledge including psychology, behavioral science, social science, OD, project management, process management, and neuroscience.
CM entered the lexicon of organizations during the 1990s and has since been marked by continued formalization of processes, tools, job roles, organizational functions, and industry associations.
Successful CM contributes to achieving the targeted results of initiatives and has gained recognition as a key contributor to successful change in leading organizations.
The text emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary perspectives inclusive of CM and OD due to the changing and complex nature of change.
The chapter aims to bring clarity to the fields of CM and OD, highlight their overlaps and differentiated contributions, and provide suggestions on optimizing their benefits.
OD and CM are recognized as essential in addressing the accelerating and complex nature of change, and aligning on common goals and recognizing different levels of delivery and foci of interventions is key to optimizing them in concert.
OD and CM are distinct yet complementary fields, with OD focusing on whole organization systems and CM focusing on individuals affected by change, ultimately aiming to achieve the targeted results of initiatives.

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"Exploring Organization Development and Change Management" Quiz: Test your knowledge of the similarities and differences between organization development (OD) and change management (CM). Learn about their unique contributions, values, and how they can be optimized together for successful organizational change.