Concise introduction to organizational development : a strategic management perspective / Cam Caldwell (Professor of Business, St. George, Utah), Verl Anderson (Professor of Business, College of Business, Utah Tech University, St George, Utah, USA) and Dima Jamali (Vice President of Academic Affairs, Canadian University Dubai, United Arab Emirates).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Caldwell, Cam, author.

Anderson, Verl, author.

Jamali, Dima, author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar concise introductions

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Organizational change.

Strategic planning.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (240 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025.

Summary:

"Our Elgar Concise Introductions are inspiring and considered introductions to the key principles in business, expertly written by some of the world's leading scholars. The aims of the series are two-fold: to pinpoint essential principles of business and management, and to offer insights that stimulate critical thinking. This Concise Introduction provides an overview of organizational development, addressing the contemporary problems facing organizations. In a world where the body of knowledge doubles annually, but business leaders rely on yesterday's assumptions, this book demonstrates the importance of creating high performance and high trust cultures. Cam Caldwell, Verl Anderson and Dima Jamali examine the key lessons for leaders and organizations in the 21st century, supplying guidance on deepening intrapersonal relationships within organizations. They discuss the importance of motivation and collaboration, acknowledging timely issues such as mental health, employee wellbeing and engagement, and teamwork. The book evaluates ethical leadership skills and different organizational cultures, developing strategies for driving progression and pioneering change. Key Features: - Identifies root causes of toxic workplace cultures that plague modern companies - Delivers practical solutions to address the strategic needs of tomorrow's organizations - Highlights common failures of leaders and businesses that impact employee trust and commitment Concise Introduction to Organizational Development is a discerning resource for students and academics in economics and business. Its useful insights on inclusive leadership and conflict resolution are greatly beneficial to industry leaders and those in management positions"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: 1. Understanding organizational development: Introduction and overview

2. The intrapersonal foundation to relationships

3. Purpose, beliefs, and values: The keys to selfleadership

4. Ethical leadership and moral responsibilities

5. Communication in organizations: Relationships and results

6. Differences in values: Generational realities

7. Motivation theories and their application

8. Power with others: The essence of collaboration

9. Diversity, equity, and inclusion: The struggle for progress

10. Employee well-being and mental health

11. Decision-making, conflict resolution, and negotiation

12. Strategy, structure, and culture in organizational design

13. The role of teams

14. Organizational development and the human resource management role

15. Leading change and inspiring others

16. Organizational development: Addressing international challenges

References.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035357383 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.