Organization development is the systematic application of behavioral science knowledge at various levels within an organization to create planned change, according to Newstrom & Davis. It relies on systems orientation, understanding causality, and assumptions about organizations. The benefits of organization development include increased motivation, productivity, quality of work, and job satisfaction, as well as improved teamwork, conflict resolution, commitment to objectives, and willingness to change. Potential limitations are the major time and expense required, delayed payoffs, possible failure or harms, and difficulties with evaluation and cultural compatibility.

2. UNDERSTANDING ORGANIZATION
DEVELOPMENT

3. Organization Development (OD):
According to Newstrom & Davis,
“Organization development is the
systematic application of behavioral
science knowledge at various levels (group,
intergroup, and total organization) to
bring about planned change.”

4. Foundations of OD:
Organization Development relies on three
foundations. They are:
1. Systems Orientation
2. Understanding Causality
3. Assumptions Underlying Organization
Development

5.  Characteristics of Organization
Development:

6. The Organization Development Process:

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8. BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS OF OD
Benefits
of OD
• Change throughout organization
• Greater motivation
• Increased productivity
• Better quality of work
• Higher job satisfaction
• Improved teamwork
• Better resolution of conflict
• Commitment to objectives
• Increased willingness to change
• Reduced absences
• Lower turnover
• Creation of learning individuals and group

9. Limitations of
OD
• Major time requirements
• Substantial expense
• Delayed payoff period
• Possible failure
• Possible invasion of privacy
• Possible psychological harm
• Potential conformity.
• Emphasis on group processes rather
than performance
• Possible conceptual ambiguity
• Difficulty in evaluation
• Cultural incompatibility

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