Organization Development Journal back issues from July 2006:
Encouragement to Write Articles for the O.D.J.
Jul 01, 2006; ... Writers often ask me how to go about writing an article for the ODJ or how to increase their chances of getting published. Here are some of the critical facets of advancing an idea to a conceptual outline that then leads to a worthwhile paper for eventual publication. In my responsibilities over ...
Organization Development Journal-Request for Submissions
Jul 01, 2006; ... The Organization Development Journal is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles related to Organization Development (OD) for a targeted audience comprised experienced practitioners and academics. The journal has an international scope and includes submissions from countries all over the ...
Strategy/Structure Fit and Firm Performance
Jul 01, 2006; ... Abstract The current study extends research in the realm of strategy/structure fit and firm performance outcomes. In doing so, the impact of industry structure, as measured by industry concentration, on the relationship between fit and performance is examined. The results suggest that ...
Two Government Agencies Look at Succession Planning
Jul 01, 2006; ... Abstract Baby-boomer retirements are threatening federal government agencies with a brain drain. The situation is compounded by a smaller successor pool of workers following the baby-boomers. This article discusses the responses of two government agencies on the loss of a critical mass ...
Human Resource Officers' Opinions of Their Own Companies and "The Big Three": A Qualitative Study Profiling Businesses in a Southeastern City
Jul 01, 2006; ... Abstract Human resource officers of major employers in a southeastern city were asked about the strengths and weaknesses of their respective companies. Topics covered in these interviews included employee composition and behaviors, recruitment and selection, performance appraisals, ...
Agency Theory Implications for Efficient Contracts in Organization Development
Jul 01, 2006; ... Abstract This paper presents an analysis of the Organization Development (O.D.) function in organizations in light of the precepts and utility of agency theory. The paper further examines how the roles of "principals" and "agents" complicate the change and improvement processes and ...
Workaholism: A Critical But Neglected Factor in O.D.
Jul 01, 2006; ... Abstract This paper calls attention to the importance of the issue of workaholism for O.D. practitioners. We present a review of the literature, including studies that discuss the issue of workaholism and its implications for effective organizational functioning. Specifically, the ...
Critical Theory: A Means for Transforming Organization Development
Jul 01, 2006; ... Abstract There has been a paradigm shift in higher education and in the corporate world regarding Organization Development (O.D.). Historically, O.D. and managerial capitalism focused on valuing people as much as profit. This ethic transformed into financial capitalism: a market-driven ...
Building Strength From Within: How one Not-for-Profit Asserted Control
Jul 01, 2006; ... Abstract This case study follows the evolution of a supportive housing corporation in Lucas County, Ohio from its inception as a virtual organization through a series of internal sourcing changes, each involving greater development of capabilities in-house. Skills developed in-house ...
Appreciative Inquiry In The Graduate Classroom: Making Group Dynamics A Practical Topic To Address
Jul 01, 2006; ... Abstract Without a common history upon which to draw upon the group exercises used in the graduate classroom are limited. They convey the basics of group dynamics but fall short of providing students with knowledge for successful application to the "real world." A group exercise based ...
The Penguinist Discourse: A Critical Application of Open Source Software Project Management to Organization Development
Jul 01, 2006; ... Abstract The apparent altruism observed among contributors to Free/Libre/Open Source Software (FLOSS) initiatives is often envied by managers seeking to inspire and motivate employees. While conventional managerialist authors often encourage the emulation of FLOSS management style, this ...
Supplemental Databases for Researchers and Practitioners in Organization Development
Jul 01, 2006; ... Abstract This paper discusses the utility in implementing a multidatabase strategy when striving to achieve comprehensive coverage on research topics in organization development. The author expands on the earlier work of Piotrowski and Armstrong (2004, 2005) that stressed the use of the ...
Letters to the Organization Development Journal
Jul 01, 2006; ... To: OD Journal Publisher From: Frank Cardelle Subject: Working in China Hi Don, I have given a lot of thought to your request that I share my experience of working in China for the readers of the OD journal. I must confess that I have needed some time and space in ...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Jul 01, 2006; ... May 7-10, 2006: ASTD 2006 International Conference and Exposition will be held in Dallas, Texas. For memebers, cost is $1,125 and non-members $1,375. For more information, go to www.astd.org May 15-19, 2006: The 36th Annual Information Exchange You are invited to make a presentation at ...