The document provides an introduction to organizational development, a term coined by Richard Beckhard in the mid-1950s, which combines the concepts of 'organization' and 'development.' It outlines the objectives of organizational development, including increasing employee satisfaction, managing conflict, enhancing collaboration, and establishing processes for continuous improvement. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of addressing problems actively rather than neglecting them.

1. Introduction to organizational development

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Interpersonal conflicts
Low productivity
Poor alignment to organization’s strategy
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4. Introduction to Organizational Development
• The term organizational
development was coined
by Richard Beckhard in
the mid-1950s.
• Organizational
development is an
acronym of two words
i.e., organization and
development.

5. Introduction to Organizational Development
• The term consists of two
words.
• Organization - A social unit of
people that is structured and
managed to meet a need or to
pursue collective goals.
• Development - The systematic
use of scientific and technical
knowledge to meet specific
objectives or requirements.

6. Objectives of Organizational Development
1. To increase employees' level of
satisfaction and commitment.
2. To confront problems instead of
neglecting them.
3. To effectively manage conflict.
4. To increase cooperation and
collaboration among the employees.
5. To increase the organization's problem
solving.
6. To put in place processes that will help
improve the ongoing operation of the
organization on a continuous basis.