2. ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Organisation Development is a
planned, organisation-wide effort to
increase an organisation’s
effectiveness and viability.
Burke’s Definition of OD :OD is a
planned process of change in an
organization’s culture through the
utilization of behavioral science
technology, research, and theory.
3. SUMMARY
OD can make a difference.
Good understanding
Proper response
Adaptability
4. OBJECTIVES
Deepen the sense of organizational purpose.
Strengthen interpersonal trust.
Encourage problem solving rather than avoidance.
Develop a satisfying work experience.
Supplement formal authority with knowledge and
skill-based authority.
Increase personal responsibility for planning and
implementing. Encourage willingness to change.
5. OD IS…..
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Systematic process for applying
behavioral science principles &
practices in organizations to increase
individual & organizational
effectiveness.
6. Why OD…………..?
Most cited reasons for
beginning change program:
* The level of competition. *
Survival.
* Improved performance.
7. CHARACTERISTICS
Planned Change
Comprehensive Change
Long Range Impact
Dynamic Process
Participation of Change Agent
Normative Educational Process
8. OD PROCESS
Problem Identification
Diagnosis
Planning Strategy for Change
Intervening in the Change
Evaluation
9. CONCLUSION
OD seeks to change beliefs, attitudes, values, structures
and practices so that the organization can better adapt
to technology and live with the fast pace of change. It
seeks to use behavioral science knowledge to help
organizations to adjust more rapidly to change.
