business world‚ organizations need to implement effective OD interventions aimed at improving performance at organizational‚ group and individual levels. OD interventions involve respect for people‚ a climate of trust and support‚ shared power‚ open confrontation of issues‚ and the active participation of stakeholders. OD interventions are broader in scope‚ usually affecting the whole organization (socio-technical systems). OD interventions are sponsored by the CEO and supported and “owned” by staff
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Definition of od interventions: An OD intervention can be defined as “the set of structured activities in which selected organization units engage with a task or a sequence of tasks where the task goals are related directly or indirectly to organizational improvement ” “A set of sequenced and planned actions or events intended to help the organisation increase its effectiveness”. In an od intervention the entire process of diagnosis‚ alternative generation and making action choices are jointly
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concluded that a manager’s view of the nature of human beings is based on a certain grouping of assumptions and that he or she tends to mold his or her behaviour toward employees according to these assumptions. These set of assumptions were not based on any research ‚ but are intuitive deductions . Under Theory X‚ the four assumptions held by managers are: 1. Employees inherently dislike work and‚ whenever possible‚ will attempt to avoid it. 2. Since employees dislike work‚ they must be coerced‚ controlled
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collaborative strategies between Future group & Generali group aimed at helping each other to perform task or to solve problem that are too complex and multifaceted for single organizations to carry out. | StrategicChange Intervention | INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE COMPANY: Future Generali is a joint venture between the India-based Future Group and the Italy-based Generali Group.It is present in India in both the Life and Non-Life businesses as Future Generali India Life Insurance Co. Ltd. and
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taught by Mr. Michael Zerbe Job Diagnosis and Job Redesign A company may mistakenly believe that money is the only inspiration for their employees. For many people‚ job design is as important as reasonable payment in encouraging employees to be more effective. Job design has an impact on employee inspiration‚ job fulfillment and dedication to their company‚ all of which have an important effect on the performance of a company. Projects are often developed in a way that motivates expertise. Performance
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INDUSTRIAL VISIT REPORT 2014 INTRODUCTION The one day Industrial visit for the 4th Semester was conducted on 07th of March‚ 2014. To have a visual study on an organization‚ one company was chosen as Interport Global Logistics Pvt. Ltd. The visit helped on to take a close look on the company’s various aspects. PROFILE One of the most professional solution providers in the logistics industry IGL has come a long way since its inception. Established in 1991 by current Chairman & Managing Director
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An Overview of OD Interventions Prelude • OD interventions are sets of structured activities in which selected org’nal units (target groups or individuals) engage in a task or a sequence of tasks with the goals of org’nal improvement and individual development. • Intervention constitute the action thrust of OD. Prelude • The OD practitioner‚ a professional versed in the theory and practice of OD‚ brings four sets of attributes to the org’nal setting: – a set of values – a set of assumptions about
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Business Administration Department Coaching As an OD Intervention Submitted by: September‚ 2012 Introduction Today‚ organizations everywhere are seeking talented individuals who can lead in an ever-increasingly complex and demanding world. Leaders are being asked to execute their agenda in more complex environments. This era of globalization demonstrates coaching as one of the approaches that give benefits for both organization and individuals in achieving their desired
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Organization Development –Week 10 Assignment Paul Sullivan Rasmussen College Instructor: Troy Stang December 6‚ 2012 Abstract In this paper I will examine thoughts by OD theorists regarding the effects of cultural differences on the applicability and of certain types of OD interventions in multinational environments. The mission of most Organizational Development practitioners is to assist organizations in the process of transformation
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Index 1. Statement of Confidentiality 2. Synopsis 3. Introduction: TCS -An Organizational Perspective The Pre-OD Scenario: Our Strengths and Areas of Concern Alignment and Structure at TCS Scenario Building Workshops Goal Alignment & Balanced Scorecard PROPEL – The Intervention: Culture Building at TCS 4. The case of a large relationship at TCS: Team Alignment through PROPEL framework & Spiral Dynamics Value Cards at the Large Relationship Improvements through Measurements/ Initiatives:
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