Real World Applications of OD Principles BUS370: Organizational Development Organizational Development (OD) is the systematic application of behavioral science to bring about planned change in organizations. The intended objectives are improved adaptability‚ productivity‚ and effectiveness. These objectives are accomplished by changing values‚ attitudes‚ strategies‚ behaviors‚ procedures‚ and structures so that organizations can adapt to the changing technology
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COMPETENCIES OF AN EFFECTIVE OD PRACTIONER I start by giving a brief definition of competencies. For those of us who would have done HRM we learned that competencies are the behavioural characteristics (skills and abilities) of an individual which is causally related to effective or superior performance in a job. Every OD Practitioner should have some foundational skills and abilities. If the person claiming to be an OD practitioner is not strong on these‚ he or she might be a business consultant
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Organization Development –Week 10 Assignment Paul Sullivan Rasmussen College Instructor: Troy Stang December 6‚ 2012 Abstract In this paper I will examine thoughts by OD theorists regarding the effects of cultural differences on the applicability and of certain types of OD interventions in multinational environments. The mission of most Organizational Development practitioners is to assist organizations in the process of transformation
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THE MAIN STAGES IN THE PROCEDURE OF CONTRACTING A CUSTOMARY LAW MARRIAGE AND A STATUTORY LAW MARRIAGE IN ZAMBIA. AUTHOR: KATALILO JOY INTRODUCTION This paper is aimed at stating and comparing the stages involved in the procedure of contracting a customary law marriage and that of a statutory marriage in Zambia. Marriage in Zambia‚ like most African countries‚ is governed by two laws. These are customary law and statutory law. Customary law is basically
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The case is focused on major issues faced by Templeton Hardware while operating newly acquired businesses. The given case is a best example of poor organisational management. Templeton hardware was willing to expand its business in new products and services hence they acquired The Great Outdoors and Lodeston Landscapes. Actions taken by Templeton Decisions for acquiring two companies were taken by the company in hurry and all the implementation and changes took place very quickly. The company
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[pic] Diary of a practice Student’s name and surname: Spahić Harun Index number: 68855 E-mail adress: harun.spahic@hotmail.com Comany in which the practice was done: UniCredit bank d.d. Mentor from University: Agić Emir‚ PhD Mentor from UniCredit bank d.d.: Suzana Krajina-Jusupović‚ business office executive Adress: Zelenih Beretki 24‚ Sarajevo Diary 12.03.- 16.03; first week My first day at work‚ on practice‚ to be more accurate
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THE LEAN HR/LEAN OD PARADIGM Definitions: Lean HR‚ Lean OD is about driving waste and duplication out of all HR and OD practices‚ processes and procedures – It is not a set of tools; it’s a paradigm rather then one single theory. A workplace culture; defined simplistically as how we do it around here and it will ultimately determine how far an organisation can go. A workplace culture can be formed in one of two ways. One is by piecemeal that is‚ bit by bit and usually in response to
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Index 1. Statement of Confidentiality 2. Synopsis 3. Introduction: TCS -An Organizational Perspective The Pre-OD Scenario: Our Strengths and Areas of Concern Alignment and Structure at TCS Scenario Building Workshops Goal Alignment & Balanced Scorecard PROPEL – The Intervention: Culture Building at TCS 4. The case of a large relationship at TCS: Team Alignment through PROPEL framework & Spiral Dynamics Value Cards at the Large Relationship Improvements through Measurements/ Initiatives:
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glycolysis‚ intracellular glucose is immediately phosphorylated and therefore‚ cannot diffuse out (the transport protein is specific for glucose). Internal glucose (unphosphorylated) concentration remains low providing a large concentration gradient for entry into the cell. Aerobic metabolism leads to increased ATP/ADP ratios and ATP sensitive K+ channels close. Depolarization activates voltage gated Ca2+ channels and insulin exocytosis. Insulin binds to the insulin receptor and activates a tyrosine kinase
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Chapter Eleven: Evaluating and Institutionalizing OD Interventions Learning Objectives for Chapter Eleven 1. To understand the issues associated with evaluating OD interventions 2. To understand the process of institutionalizing OD interventions and the factors that contribute to it Evaluation and institutionalization final stage of the organization development cycle Issues in Evaluating OD Interventions Evaluation: is concerned with providing feedback to practitioners and organization
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