Organization Development (OD) is a process to bring in changes in terms of strategies, structures and technology in an organization, for positive growth and better sustenance of it, in an ever-changing corporate world. This book comprehensively deals with the strategies, structure and the concepts of Organization Development (OD), which helps an organization to work and run effectively in the changing environment.
The book is a rich amalgamation of OD theoretical frameworks, tools and experiences of practitioners in India and abroad. It provides an exhaustive coverage of core and related issues of Organization Development throughout its 15 chapters. The foundational concepts of organizational structure, climate culture and change are explained vis-à-vis current trends in OD, like techno-structural interventions and strategy, planning and training interventions. It also digs deep into the future of Organization Development in the coming years.
Every chapter of the book is incorporated with an opening Case Vignette, Real Shop Floor Cases and figures, tables and boxes to make the reading more educative, explorative and evaluative. The mini-projects and web-based assignments, along with the review questions, further make the learning interactive and valuable for the students.
The book is specifically intended for the postgraduate students of management. However, it is equally beneficial for the trainees, managers and OD practitioners.
Key Features
• Every chapter is incorporated with an opening Case Vignette to give a practical insight to the subject
• Live Shop Floor Cases to provide applicative knowledge of various concepts of OD to the students
• Illustrative Figures, Tables and Boxes offer additional dimensions to the theoretical explanations.
About the AuthorC.S.G. Krishnamacharyulu (PhD) is Director, RVS Institute of Management Studies and Computer Applications, Puducherry, and Former Professor and Head, Department of Management Studies, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. Dr. Krishnamacharyulu, a gold medalist in MBA has been a resource person for several training programmes, workshops and conferences. He has published many papers in national and international journals, and has authored many books on Management.
|Lalitha Ramakrishnan (PhD) is Professor and Head, Department of Management and Centre, Pondicherry University—Karaikal Campus. Dr. Ramakrishnan has over 20 years of academic experience and has received Best Teacher Award from Andhra Pradesh State Government in 2007. She has authored many textbooks on Management.
