Organizational Development’s Purpose and Coherence – A review of traditional and modern outlook. Introduction “The only constant is change”- Heraclitus‚ 6th century B.C.‚ Greek philosopher. Organizational development has seen dramatic changes from earlier times till now. It has seen different phases in its journey that started from 1940’s and is continuing till now. It has been through the phase when it was considered a movement and also
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Chapter 1 Overview of Organizational Development 1.1 What is Organizational Development? Organization development (OD) is a new term which means a conceptual‚ organization-wide effort to increase an organization’s effectiveness and viability. Warren Bennis has referred to OD as a response to change‚ a complex educational strategy intended to change the beliefs‚ attitudes‚ values‚ and structure of an organization so that it can better adapt to new technologies‚ markets‚ challenges
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Organizational Development (BGB4063) Individual Assignment (30%) Instructions: Answer All Questions. Dateline 25th November 2013 1. Define OD and differentiate OD from other change programs. (5 marks) Organization Development or OD is a planned process of change in the organization’s culture that requires a long-range effort and programs that is aimed at improving the organization’s ability to survive and sustain with new challenges that may arise. OD also changes the problem
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1. | Question : | Define Organizational Development (OD) according to An Experiential Approach to Organizational Development: | | | Student Answer: | | Comprises the long range efforts and programs aimed at improving an organizations ability to survive by changing its problem solving and renewal processes. | | Instructor Explanation: | Organizational development is a long-range effort and programs aimed at improving an organization’s ability to survive by changing its problems solving
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New Organizational Structures Network Structure This modern structure includes the linking of numerous‚ separate organizations to optimize their interaction in order to accomplish a common‚ overall goal. An example is a joint venture to build a complex‚ technical systems such as the space shuttle. Another example is a network of construction companies to build a large structure. Virtual Organization This emerging form is based on organization members interacting with each other completely‚ or
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The other employees also need to advance in the career if they are to rise to achieve the top positions. Therefore‚ this motivation package should not discriminate against those low in the ranks. Another area that needs recommendations is on the organizational structure of the organization. The structure discourages effective communication in the organization. Given the nature of the job being in the service industry‚ communication is essential. The company should provide forums where the employees
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Airline Organizational Effectiveness Spirit Airlines labels itself as an ultra-low cost airline that aims to offer cheap airfare for Americans. They believe their organization and business model are effective. But are they really as effective as they seem to be? Could they operate more effectively? An effective organization is one that one that can implement strategy in a manner that engages or satisfies its 3 major stake holders: consumers‚ employees‚ and shareholders. Although Spirit can be
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Southwest Airlines corporate philosophy can be credited to one of the founders Herb Kelleher. It is an airline company with a unique culture “goofiness”‚ which keeps the morale of its employees high (Smith‚ 2004)‚ and is a company that welcomes fun‚ dedication‚ and effort. Southwest believes that a happy employee will create a happy customer‚ and will create loyal customers. Mr. Kelleher effectively implemented its style‚ culture and emphasis on quality in the daily actives at Southwest (Smith
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ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT AT BULL INFORMATIONS SYSTEMS INTRODUCTION Organization Development is a long-term effort led and managed from the top‚ to improve the organizations effectiveness’ and increase health through planned interventions. Through an ongoing and collaborative management‚ organization development will improve upon organizations visioning‚ empowerment‚ learning and problem-solving processes. Organization development can enhance organization performance and individual development through
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Delta Airlines Competing in a Low Cost Environment Prepared by: Prepared for: 11/20/2013 DELTA AIRLINES COMPETING IN A LOW COST ENVIRONMENT The airline industry is highly cost-driven creating an extremely competitive environment in which to operate. The majority of customers prefer an inexpensive and hassle-free airline experience; for those business customers who previously paid for the extra features‚ such as first class‚ the ability to reduce costs has become more important causing them
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