MGT 720 - Organization Development

3 credit(s)
Examines major organization development (OD) theories, approaches and techniques that managers, leaders, and consultants use to improve organizational effectiveness. Focuses on both underlying models (e.g., action research, open systems, levels of intervention, sociotechnical) and tools used in OD work (e.g., team building, process, third party and intergroup, structural, appreciative inquiry, future search, and quality interventions). Students learn to diagnose current levels of organization effectiveness, recognize obstacles to change, and develop recommendations and action plans. Several presentations are required; students regularly use the newest technology.

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