Organization Development and Change (11th Edition)

Lead your organization through the complexities of modern transformation. Organization Development and Change is the leading text in the field, providing a blend of rigorous theory and practical applications. The 11th Edition has been updated to reflect the rapid shift toward digital transformation, global diversity, and agile organizational structures. It is a critical resource for postgraduate students in HRM and Industrial Psychology, as well as consultants tasked with navigating large-scale corporate shifts.

Why the 11th Edition is an OD Professional’s Essential:

• The General Model of Planned Change: Provides a clear, four-stage framework: Entering/Contracting, Diagnosing, Planning/Implementing, and Evaluating/Institutionalizing.

• Modern Interventions: In-depth coverage of Strategic Change, Human Process Interventions, and Technostructural Interventions.

• Global & Digital Focus: New insights into how OD practices adapt to virtual teams, international mergers, and sustainable business practices.

• Consultant’s Toolkit: Packed with diagnostic models and case studies that teach you how to be an effective “Change Agent.”

Key Topics Covered:

• The OD Practitioner: Understanding the role, competencies, and ethics of those leading change.

• Organizational Diagnosis: Mastering open-systems models to find the root cause of performance gaps.

• Employee Involvement: Strategies for high-involvement organizations and self-managed teams.

• Restructuring Organizations: Designing structures that support strategy, including downsizing and re-engineering.

• Continuous Change: Navigating self-designing organizations and learning organizations.

Key Specifications:

• ISBN-13: 9791473768352

• Authors: Thomas G. Cummings and Christopher G. Worley

• Publisher: Cengage Learning

• Edition: 11th Edition

• Format: Physical Softcover (Approx. 800 pages)