Organizational Development In The Public Sector / Edition 1

by David Carnevale

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780813398396
Publisher:	Westview Press
Publication date:	08/21/2002
Series:	Essentials of Public Policy and Administration Series
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

David G. Carnevale earned his Ph.D. in public administration from Florida State University. Professor Carnevale has served as the Samuel Roberts Noble Presidential Professor at the University of Oklahoma, where he is currently a Professor of Human Relations and Political Science. He has been involved in an extensive number of training and consulting exercises with both public and private organizations.

Table of Contents

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