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Organizational development

P Oakley1

  • 1Homerton Hospital, London.

British Journal of Hospital Medicine
|May 1, 1996
PubMed
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Organizational development (OD) is a management concept crucial for industry and the National Health Service (NHS). This review clarifies OD definitions and its role in managing organizational change.

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Area of Science:

  • Management Science
  • Organizational Behavior

Background:

  • Organizational development (OD) is prevalent in industry and the National Health Service (NHS).
  • OD is often perceived as focusing on 'soft' management aspects, obscuring its complex theoretical underpinnings.
  • Its significance in the NHS has grown, particularly over the last decade, due to its practical application in change management processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and clarify the various definitions of organizational development.
  • To explain the utility of organizational development as a framework for managing change within organizations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of organizational development definitions.
  • Conceptual analysis of OD principles in relation to change management.

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Main Results:

  • Organizational development encompasses a complex range of theories and practices.
  • OD provides a structured approach to facilitate and manage organizational transformation.

Conclusions:

  • A clear understanding of OD definitions is essential for effective implementation.
  • Organizational development serves as a valuable theoretical and practical tool for underpinning successful organizational change initiatives.