ORG75250 - Organizational Change and Development

(3 units)

The principles of organizational development, organizational diagnosis and organizational interventions will be discussed in the context of organizational and individual dynamics, and organizational cultures. Theories, methods and findings relevant to changing individuals and groups in organizational cultural contexts and organizations themselves to improve effectiveness. Individual change strategies, interpersonal and group change strategies, role or task related strategies and organizational system-directed change strategies are covered, including theory, empirical research and practice issues.
Prerequisites: ORG64350 or ORG73500 or permission of the campus-based CSPP-OP Program Director