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Individual Assignment
Organizational Development
Gustavo A. Matus
PSY/428
January 9 of 2012
Instructor: Louis Daily
University of Phoenix
Organizational Development
Organizational development is utilized to help modify and implement programs which enhance individual performance and organizational performance. Kurt Lewin’s Three-Step Model serves as a guide to developing organizational change. Lewin’s model says that planning, taking action and measuring the outcome is the foundation for organizational change. Lewin also developed the Action Research Model which states “there is dynamic coactions between the researcher and the members of the client organization” (Jex & Britt, p. 480, 2008).
Theories associated with organizational change include:
General systems theory - companies import material from the environment, change that input, and finally give it back to the environment in some changed shape (Jex & Britt, p. 482, 2008).
Burke’s Theory - propose outer conditions directly influence organizational change
Implementation of organizational development strategies requires constant evaluation of criteria, behaviors, design, and feedback.
Interventions - focus on whole companies by involving all members for faster reaction to change. Intervention can include survey feedback, structural organization, strategic planning, visioning, as well as situation planning.
Help from all management levels is essential to succeeding in organizational changes. Top management help is important for organizational development success.
Help from top management makes sure all available sources used directly and effectively. One more factor which contributes to the achievement of organizational development is the hiring of highly skilled experts. The capability to notice behavioral processes, collect feedback, and listen to the requirements of the company are important skills experts should have. Additional qualities which should be shared by...