Organizational Development In The Public Sector

This book defines organizational development (OD) and discusses the philosophy of OD in terms of its assumptions and values. It addresses the issue of change in organizations and deals with groups and group processes since they are the forerunners of teams in organizations.

Preface and Acknowledgments -- Organizational Development: Assumptions and Values -- Public Administration and OD -- The Issue of Change -- Learning, Power, and Action Research -- Groups, Public Management Reform, and Organizational Development -- Conflict and OD -- Basic Values and Prospects

David Carnevale