Organization Development Fundamentals: Managing Strategic Change

by William J. Rothwell (Editor), Cho Hyun Park, Cavil S. Anderson

In a tumultuous global business environment, change is a constant. Organizations are affected by many factors from the local economy to global competition. To be successful they must do more than react to changes, they need to be proactive.

Organization Development Fundamentals provides a starting point for those interested in learning more about taking this proactive approach. The authors explore the many facets of organization development and change management, including the theories, models, and steps necessary to complete the process. This is a perfect resource for professionals who are just starting out in the OD field or who want to brush-up on the basics.

After reading this book, you will be able

Genres: Business

200 pages, Paperback

First published January 2, 2015

About the author

William J. Rothwell is professor of Workplace Learning and Performance at Pennsylvania State University and President of Rothwell & Associates, a business consultancy.

Reviews

[Carmen]

an easy to read book about the fundamentals of OD. offers tons of resources inside including books to read, guiding questions, and breaks down common OD models very well