Behavior Technology And Organizational Development

Author : Richard Trahair
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781351295901

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Behavior, Technology, and Organizational Development by Richard Trahair Pdf

Eric Trist was a psychologist, social scientist, and a leading figure in the field of organizational development. He was a founding member of the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations in London and spent many years in United States academia. This book delves into Trist's life to examine the evolution of his work and how he applied social science theory, knowledge, and methods to the organization of working life and its management. Richard Trahair outlines Trist's socio-technical theory of organization and how it applies to the turbulent environment that modern managers face. Trahair begins with Trist's educational career in England and his attitude toward American and English education. He also describes Trist's work to improve the United Kingdom's Army's method of selecting men for officer training in wartime, and his role in the establishment of the Civil Resettlement Units in England. In place of the traditional technology-driven bureaucracy of industry, Trist recommended that social science researchers help reorganize industries on socio-technical lines. Trist provided convincing evidence that organizations dominated by traditional attitudes were inefficient and unsatisfactory. He made it clear that seeing workers as little more than costly extensions of machines and the industrial environment as nothing but a set of competitive market forces seriously limited potential for growth.

Author : Richard Trahair
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 1351295926

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Behavior, Technology, and Organizational Development by Richard Trahair Pdf

"Eric Trist was a psychologist, social scientist, and a leading figure in the field of organizational development. He was a founding member of the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations in London and spent many years in United States academia. This book delves into Trist's life to examine the evolution of his work and how he applied social science theory, knowledge, and methods to the organization of working life and its management. Richard Trahair outlines Trist's socio-technical theory of organization and how it applies to the turbulent environment that modern managers face.Trahair begins with Trist's educational career in England and his attitude toward American and English education. He also describes Trist's work to improve the United Kingdom's Army's method of selecting men for officer training in wartime, and his role in the establishment of the Civil Resettlement Units in England.In place of the traditional technology-driven bureaucracy of industry, Trist recommended that social science researchers help reorganize industries on socio-technical lines. Trist provided convincing evidence that organizations dominated by traditional attitudes were inefficient and unsatisfactory. He made it clear that seeing workers as little more than costly extensions of machines and the industrial environment as nothing but a set of competitive market forces seriously limited potential for growth."--Provided by publisher.

Author : Newton Margulies,Anthony P. Raia
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : WISC:89033919556

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Organizational Development by Newton Margulies,Anthony P. Raia Pdf

Organizational development in perspective; The components of organizational development; The process and technology for organizational development; Emerging issues in organizational development.

Author : Arthur M. Langer
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351387583

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Information Technology and Organizational Learning by Arthur M. Langer Pdf

Focusing on the critical role IT plays in organizational development, the book shows how to employ action learning to improve the competitiveness of an organization. Defining the current IT problem from an operational and strategic perspective, it presents a collection of case studies that illustrate key learning issues. It details a dynamic model for effective IT management through adaptive learning techniques—supplying proven educational theories and practices to foster the required changes in your staff. It examines existing organizational learning theories and the historical problems that occurred with companies that have used them, as well as those that have failed to use them.

Author : Arthur M. Langer
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2004-10-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0415948371

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IT and Organizational Learning by Arthur M. Langer Pdf

This book is designed to help business and individual managers understand and cope with the many issues involved in developing learning organizations and integrating an important component: their IT organizations. The book provides a combination of research case studies and existing theories on organizational learning in the workplace, to provide researchers and corporate practitioners tools to incorporate a growing information technology infrastructure with their existing workforce culture.

Author : V. G. Kondalkar
Publisher : New Age International
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9788122423990

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Organization Development by V. G. Kondalkar Pdf

About the Book: It is necessary for the organization to invent organizational culture, have killed people and world class technologies, evolve latest processes and introduce systems that make organization a truly learning organization. In the light of the above, the book offers a practical and realistic approach to the study of Organizational Development. The concepts, theories and OD interventions have been explained in details. Chapters on emotional intelligence, empowerment, learning organizations, quality of work life and future of OD were considered necessary and therefore have been incl.

Author : Arthur M. Langer
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0415875838

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Information Technology and Organizational Learning by Arthur M. Langer Pdf

Since the publication of the groundbreaking first edition, the increasing rate of change in today’s business landscape has amplified the value of information technology (IT) in driving adaptive responses. Focusing on the critical role IT plays in organizational development, Information Technology and Organizational Learning: Managing Behavioral Change through Technology and Education shows how to employ action learning to improve the competitiveness of your organization. Defining the current IT problem from an operational and strategic perspective, the book presents a collection of case studies that illustrate key learning issues. It details a dynamic model for effective IT management through adaptive learning techniques—supplying proven educational theories and practices to foster the required changes in your staff. It examines existing organizational learning theories and the historical problems that have occurred with companies that have used them, as well as those that have failed to use them. Here’s a sample of what’s new in this edition: A new chapter on Virtual Teams and Outsourcing Updated case studies that cover noteworthy developments since the publication of the previous edition New material on infrastructure improvements and social networking as an improved method for team building Up-to-date coverage of virtual mentoring and how to better manage at the micro level across departments and the organization Seamlessly integrating IT and business issues, the text devotes a chapter to case studies—including a comprehensive case study that spans eight years of the author’s research. This complete resource also highlights valuable best practices to supply the understanding needed to transform your company into a more competitive and technically proficient organization.

Author : Anthony L. Hite
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Organizational change
ISBN : OCLC:1059807248

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Organizational Development by Anthony L. Hite Pdf

Author : Stefaniak, Jill E.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781466683310

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Cases on Human Performance Improvement Technologies by Stefaniak, Jill E. Pdf

Management professionals regularly seek new, cost-effective ways to influence employee behavior to advance productivity and competency within their organization. While best practices are often taught in the classroom, many students lack an understanding of the real world challenges professionals face. Cases on Human Performance Improvement Technologies presents a collection of teaching cases that demonstrate the real-world application of digital tools for human performance enhancement across a variety of settings. Utilizing a problem-based instructional technique, the cases presented in this publication include the challenges and solutions industry professionals encounter. This publication is an essential reference source for educators, upper level students, and practitioners in the fields of human-computer interaction, organizational development, educational technology, and business management.

Author : Sahab Sabri,Saeed Sabri-Matanagh
Publisher : Academics Publishing
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Organizational Development and Strategic Change by Sahab Sabri,Saeed Sabri-Matanagh Pdf

Bridging the divide between theory and practice, “Organizational Development and Strategic Change” explores organizational learning, behavior, development, and technology. Covering incremental and rapid change, leadership roles, and management techniques, the book provides in-depth insight on learning and change. This book provides consultants, change agents, and strategists with analytical tools and frameworks to lead effective strategic change and bolster organizational sustainability.

Author : Gary McLean
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2005-12-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781605093345

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Organization Development by Gary McLean Pdf

Designed for use in undergraduate and graduate programs in organization development, management, human resource development, and industrial and organizational psychology, Organization Development provides readers with an overview of the field and acquaints them with the basic principles, practices, values, and skills of OD. Covering every aspect of the work of an OD professional and featuring numerous illustrative case studies, it shows how OD professionals actually get work and what the first steps in any OD effort should be. Author Gary McLean surveys different ways to assess an organizational situation—including a comparison of the Action Research and Appreciative Inquiry models—and provides forms for devising an action plan based on that assessment. He then looks at how to choose and implement a range of interventions at different levels, as well as how to evaluate the results of an intervention. Organization Development goes beyond the organizational level to look at the application of OD on community, national, regional, and global levels. And it successfully combines theory and practice; process and outcomes; performance and affective results; effectiveness and efficiency.

Author : Andrew J. DuBrin
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781483148175

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Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior by Andrew J. DuBrin Pdf

Fundamentals of Organizational Behavior: An Applied Perspective, Second Edition examines the behavior of people in organizations. Topics covered range from political maneuvering in organizations (office politics) to the stresses facing people in managerial and professional positions. A conceptual framework for organizational behavior is presented, along with numerous case illustrations and examples from live organizational settings. This monograph consists of 14 chapters and opens with an introduction to organizational behavior and how it is influenced by principles of human behavior. The three main subareas or schools of management thought are discussed, together with the difference between knowledge work and non-knowledge work; how research and theory contribute to an understanding of organizational behavior; and the distinction between structure and process. The following chapters explore how the meaning of work relates to work motivation, as well as the link between work motivation and job performance; behavioral aspects of decision making; stresses in managerial and professional life; and political maneuvering in organizations. Small group behavior, leadership styles, and interpersonal communications are also considered, along with intergroup conflict and organizational effectiveness. This book will be of interest to students, managers, and staff specialists, as well as behavioral scientists and management theorists.

Author : Edwin Locke
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 662 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0470685336

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Handbook of Principles of Organizational Behavior by Edwin Locke Pdf

There is a strong movement today in management to encourage management practices based on research evidence. In the first volume of this handbook, I asked experts in 39 areas of management to identify a central principle that summarized and integrated the core findings from their specialty area and then to explain this principle and give real business examples of the principle in action. I asked them to write in non-technical terms, e.g., without a lot of statistics, and almost all did so. The previous handbook proved to be quite popular, so I was asked to edit a second edition. This new edition has been expanded to 33 topics, and there are some new authors for the previously included topics. The new edition also includes: updated case examples, updated references and practical exercises at the end of each chapter. It also includes a preface on evidence-based management. The principles for the first edition were intended to be relatively timeless, so it is no surprise that most of the principles are the same (though some chapter titles include more than one principle). This book could serve as a textbook in advanced undergraduate and in MBA courses. It could also be of use to practicing managers and not just those in Human Resource departments. Every practicing manager may not want to read the whole book, but I am willing to guarantee that every one will find at least one or more chapters that will be practically useful. In this time of economic crisis, the need for effective management practices is more acute than ever.

Author : Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A., Mehdi
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2008-12-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781605661278

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Consumer Behavior, Organizational Development, and Electronic Commerce: Emerging Issues for Advancing Modern Socioeconomies by Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A., Mehdi Pdf

"This book offers readers a one-stop resource for contemporary issues, developments, and influences in e-commerce"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Justin P. Holt
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781412997843

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The Social Thought of Karl Marx by Justin P. Holt Pdf

This new volume of the SAGE Social Thinkers series provides a concise introduction to the work, life, and influences of Karl Marx, using the three general themes found throughout Marx's work: the influence of industrialization on human social organization; the influence of economic development on human behavior, and the potential for human civilization to produce non-antagonistic social relationships.