Dewey Edition22
ReviewsSAGE materials are dependable and well written. This is a DEd course and the theory, content, approach are well-suited for education., "The text is designed for advanced students but its real-world examples and emphasis on the measurement of change will appeal to middle managers, change agents and senior executives who are looking for a broad-reaching toolkit for their own organizational change needs". -CMA MANAGEMENT, "Toolkit For Organizational Change" is a thoroughly 'student friendly' and comprehensive introdution to the techniques, methods, and 'tools' for effectively creating and implementing change in an organization" -THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
Table Of Content1. Organizational Change in Our Complex World 2. Change Frameworks for Organizational Diagnosis: How to Change 3. Change Frameworks for Organizational Discourse: What to Change 4. Understanding and Building the Need for Change Case Study: Northwell Inc. 5. Organizational Structures and Systems and Change 6. The Emergent or Informal Organization 7. The Recipients of Change: Those on the Receiving End 8. Change Agent Types and Effectiveness Case Study: Jessica Casserra' s Task Force: Hospital Integration in the Region of Erie 9. Action Planning, Aligning, and Implementing Change 10. Measuring Change: Designing Effective Control Systems Case Study: Oshawa Industries 11. Summary Thoughts on Organizational Change Case Study: Self-Managed Work Teams at South Australia Ambulance Service
SynopsisCAWSEY: Toolkit for Organizational Change This unique toolkit provides insights and practical tools for anyone involved in organizational change. Bridging current theory with practical applications, Toolkit for Organizational Change combines conceptual models with concrete examples and useful exercises to dramatically improve the knowledge, skills, and abilities of students in creating effective change. Key Features"Takes a pragmatic, action-oriented approach: " Frameworks are given to help students understand, plan, implement, and evaluate change."Emphasizes the measurement of change: " Students will learn that measurement is crucial not only to determine the progress of change plans but also that measurement itself is a change tool."Demonstrates principles and applications: " Engaging, real-world examples, exercises, and cases illustrate theory and concepts."Offers an integrating organizational change model: " Each chapter is positioned in the organizational change model so students can see the connections between topics and chapters. Instructor?'s Resources CD!An Instructor?'s Resources CD provides PowerPoint slides, additional exercises and case studies, a sample syllabus, and much more! Intended AudienceThis core text is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses such as Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Enhancing Organizational Effectiveness, and Leadership and Change in the departments of business & management and industrial & organizational psychology. It will be of interest to middle managers, change agents, organizational development specialists, and senior executives., This text is designed to assist educators in advancing the knowledge, skills and abilities of students in creating effective change. It is an applied book which bridges current organizational change theory with practical applications through exercises.