Organization Development and Change

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Market-leading Organization Development and Change blends theory, concepts and applications in a comprehensive and clear presentation. The authors work from a strong theoretical foothold and apply behavioral science knowledge to the development of organizational structures, strategies, and processes.

About the Author
Thomas G. Cummings, Professor, Chair of the Department of Management and Organization, and Executive Director of the Leadership Institute, received his B.S. and MBA degrees from Cornell University, and his Ph.D. in socio-technical systems from the University of California at Los Angeles. He was previously on the faculty at Case-Western Reserve University. He has authored 13 books, written over 40 scholarly articles, and given numerous invited papers at national and international conferences. He is Associate Editor of the Journal of Organizational Behavior, and formerly Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Management Inquiry, Chairman of the Organizational Development and Change Division of the Academy of Management, and President of the Western Academy of Management. His major research and consulting interests include designing high-performing organizations and strategic change management. He has conducted several large-scale organization design and change projects, and has consulted to a variety of private and public-sector organizations in the United States, Europe, Mexico, and Scandinavia.


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This textbook discusses the theories that underlie planned change, walks through the organization development process, and describes the interventions currently being used with individuals, groups, businesses, international corporations, and government agencies. Application boxes share programs that have been initiated at well-known companies. The eighth edition adds sections on coaching, training, and family businesses. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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