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This document explains the concept of organization development, its history, and the laboratory training stem. It is useful for understanding the foundations of OD and its key methods.
What's inside
- Definition of organization development
- History of organization development
- Laboratory training stem
- T-group concept and origins
- Kurt Lewin's contributions
- National Training Laboratories
Who it is for: Students studying organizational behavior and development. (Postgraduate)
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Summary
Organization development (OD) is a planned effort to improve an organization's effectiveness and health. Students learn about OD's history, key methods and how it has been applied in different settings.
What is Organization Development
OD is defined as a planned, organization-wide effort. It uses behavioral science to increase effectiveness. Different experts have described it in slightly different ways.
History of Organization Development
The history of OD involves contributions from behavioral scientists and practitioners. It has four major stems: laboratory training, survey research and feedback, action research, and sociotechnical and socioclinical approaches.
Laboratory Training Stem
The laboratory training stem began with Kurt Lewin's work on group dynamics. It involves using groups to learn about interpersonal relations and group dynamics. It led to the development of T-groups and organization development programs.
Survey Research and Feedback Stem
This stem involves using survey research and feedback to drive organizational change. It was developed by staff at the Survey Research Centre at the University of Michigan. It involves understanding the social field in which a problem occurs.
Key terms
- Behavioral science
- The study of human behavior and interactions, used to improve organizations.
- T-groups
- Groups that observe and analyze their own behavior to learn about dynamics.
- Action research
- A process of systematic inquiry and action to bring about change.
- Sociotechnical approach
- A method that considers both social and technical factors in organizations.
- Total Quality Management
- A management approach focused on long-term success through customer satisfaction.
- Laboratory training
- A method of training that uses groups to learn about dynamics and interpersonal relations.
Questions this document helps with
- What are the main methods used in organization development?
- How has organization development changed over time?
- What is the role of behavioral science in organization development?
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