A review of organizational development

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Organizational Psychology
• Business Administration

Background:

• Organizational development (OD) is a strategic approach to improving organizational effectiveness.
• Hospitals are people-intensive organizations where OD principles are highly applicable.
• Understanding OD's role is crucial for healthcare leadership and management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the principles and objectives of organizational development.
• To examine the underlying assumptions of OD implementation.
• To identify conditions necessary for successful OD application in hospitals.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of organizational development.
• Analysis of OD principles, objectives, and assumptions.
• Synthesis of factors critical for OD success in healthcare.

Main Results:

• OD principles focus on staff involvement for effectiveness.
• Successful OD in hospitals requires specific enabling conditions.
• The review provides a comprehensive overview of OD in healthcare.

Conclusions:

• Organizational development is a valuable management strategy for hospitals.
• Effective implementation of OD requires careful consideration of its foundational elements.
• Further research can explore specific OD interventions in hospital settings.