interventions within organizational settings. The following literature research review includes a broad overview of the OD contemporary change methodologies, an in-depth perspective of related OD to change, and an applicable example of a specific organization. Keywords: organizational development, contemporary tools, change Organizational Development & Practitioner Tools The topic of organization development (OD) focuses on the effective implementation of change within an organization
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credibility on Wall Street. Intersect Investment has been resistant to change within its organization and the industry causing the organization to suffer overall. Intersect Investments CEO has realized that radical changes must take place for the company to survive but there has been conflict within the organization to prohibit the growth that is needed for longevity. New, recruit, Janet Angelo has been hired to implement the change model that CEO, Frank Jeffers believes in and that it can turn Intersect
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Answer 3 Cummings define the concept of integrated strategic change as a comprehensive intervention that examines how plan change that can add value to strategic management. The integrative piece looks at a synthesis of business strategies and organizational systems responding together to external and internal environment. Focus is on results while simultaneously examining the processes, structure and strategies. It is concerned with implementation, transition states and human resources and not
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snack industry Best Snack, Inc must implement a plan that focuses on creating a culture that cultivates innovation, developing management systems that are aligned with the new strategy, and creating a new product line that will bring the company back to the forefront in the snack industry. Describe the Situation Issue and Opportunity Identification Best Snacks, Inc has been a leader in the snack industry for many years. As the snack industry began to change to meet the demands of a consumer
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Failure Analysis/Change Strategy LDR/531 October 27th, 2014 Professor Timothy De Long Failure Analysis/Change Strategy Introduction Comparing and contrasting failing and thriving businesses provides insight into best business practices. Examining a failed company, Blockbuster, and a successful company, Intuit, offers an opportunity to learn from managerial mistakes and triumphs. Failure and Success Blockbuster Inc. is an example of a failed business. Their updated mission, objectives
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OrganizationaL Development Considerable changes occurs when an organization make compensation for errors within its overall strategy for achievements or make any modification to its existing operations. The purpose of this paper is to study the broad principles of organizational development, explain the process of organizational development, identify the theories associated with organizational development and describe the conditions necessary for successful organizational change and development
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and the Change process Kelly Collinsworth HCS/587 September 3, 2012 Ginger Weatherston, BS, MAS Introduction Change is inevitable for business owners. External forces like technological advances and consumer demands often places financial hardship on a company. The success of online shopping has forced bookstore owners to become creative in competing with Internet companies. To remain competitive and maintain viability, bookstore owners must be able to adapt quickly and implement organizational
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Organizational Change Process Madeleine Aquilo HCS/587 March 28, 2013 Robert Batiste, PhD Organizational Change Process Organizational change process
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Organizational Development Paper Abstract In todays fast pace business world, the necessity for organizational change and development is more important than ever for an organization to survive and thrive. This paper will explain the organizational development process, identify key theories associated with organization development, and describe the conditions necessary for successful organization change and development. It will also explain why organization development is important in today’s
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Change and Culture Case Study II: Job Redesign Duane S. Goggins-Week#5 Assignment HCS/514 January 9, 2012 Sara Brown Change and Culture Case Study II: Job Redesign To adjust to greater competition and pressures of obtaining increased organizational efficiency and cost containment, many organizations have begun to examine strategies related to restructuring and downsizing to maintain organizational viability. These processes have included mergers and acquisitions, and redefining occupational
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