Organizational development

You tell your next-door neighbor, Hal, that you are studying to be an I/O psychologist focusing on implementing organizational change initiatives.

Hal does not understand why a large, successful organization would need to undergo change. His opinion is, “If it works, don’t fix it!”

Explain the process of organizational development and the importance of organizational change to Hal.

What types of changes in the environment may lead to organizational change? Rationalize with examples of real organizations that did not adapt to changing environments.

What should organizations do to ensure that changes occur smoothly and efficiently?

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Organizational development

Process

The process through organizational development mainly relies on eight components: some of these components may be brief and precise while some may require more time and resources. Here are the purposes of each phase.

Entry- this is the first component where an IO psychologist and the client organization meet, assess and agree on the terms they would work………………..

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