Organizational Development Chapter 1 PDF

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 1 Content: 1.Organizational Development Defined 2.Growth and Relevance of Organizational Development 3.Short History of Organizational Development 4.Evolution of Organizational Development Organizational Development refers to a systematic approach aimed at impro...

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 1 Content: 1.Organizational Development Defined 2.Growth and Relevance of Organizational Development 3.Short History of Organizational Development 4.Evolution of Organizational Development Organizational Development refers to a systematic approach aimed at improving the health, functionality, and performance of an organization. It involves interventions that enhance collaboration, communication, and overall culture. Organizational Development Defined Definition: Organizational Development (OD) is a systematic process aimed at improving an organization's effectiveness and health through planned change OD is usually known to mean bottom-up change.. Focus Areas: Enhancing organizational performance Facilitating employee development Improving organizational culture Growth and Relevance of Organizational Development Historical Context: Initially emerged in the mid-20th century as a field of study and practice. Key Drivers: Increasing complexity in organizational structures Need for continuous improvement and adaptability Focus on employee engagement and satisfaction Current Trends: Emphasis on agility, technology integration, and diversity. Growth of Organizational Development Major factors making organizations growinclude: ▶ Globalization ▶ Information Technology ▶ Managerial Innovation Globalization ▶ Is the process by which the businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on a international scacle. ▶ Globalization has impact on markets and environment in which organization operates and how they function. Information Technology ▶ IT is redefining the traditional business model. ▶ IT is changing howwork is performed, howknowledge is used, and how the cost of doing business is calculated ▶ Growth in IT foster innovation in business. ▶ E-Commerce ▶ Electronic Data Exchange ▶ Internet and the World Wide Web Managerial Innovation > Managerial Innovation has responded to the globalization and IT trends. It has resulted in new organizational forms: - Networks - Strategic Alliance - Virtual Corporations ▶ This provide organizations with newways of thinking about how to manufacture goods and deliver services. ▶ New methods of changes, such as downsizing or reengineering have emerged which reduced the size of organizations and increase their flexibility. Short History of Organizational Development 1950s-1960s: Emergence of OD as a field, influenced by behavioral science and systems theory. 1970s-1980s: Expansion into strategic management, focus on organizational culture and change management. 1990s-Present: Integration of technology, emphasis on global organizations and virtual teams. Evolution of Organizational Development Kurt Lewin(1898 1947) – pinpointed group dynamics 1950’ s – The term Organizational development was first used in the 1950’ s by Douglas McGregor and Richard Beckhard. 1945 – Rensis Likert begans using surveys as a foundation for change in OD. Second Generation of OD Contributors -Warren Bennis, Edgar Schein, and Richard Beckhard. Third Generation of OD Contributors - Warner Burke, Larry Greiner, Edward Lawler III, Newton Marguiles, and Antony Raia Fourth Generation of OD Contributors - Dave Brown, Thomas Cummings, Max Elden, and Jerry Porras. THANK YOU