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Mazze, Edward M.; Thompson, John T., Jr. – Training and Development Journal, 1973
A force field model application for improved effectiveness." (Editor)
Descriptors: Developmental Programs, Management Development, Organizational Change, Organizational Climate
Zimmerman, John W.; Tobia, Peter M. – Training and Development Journal, 1978
In a survey, clients and consultants agreed that actions fostering success are the following: agreeing on objectives and evaluation measures, providing flexible approaches, gaining commitment, and preparing the consultant. Both cited unclear/unrealistic objectives as a pitfall. To improve client/consultant success, guidelines can identify the…
Descriptors: Consultants, Evaluation Methods, Guidelines, Organizational Change
Minter, Robert L. – Training and Development Journal, 1980
Helps organizations determine if they are ready to begin a human resource planning program which requires the organization to analyze current and future personnel requirements, to develop an internal support system providing sound performance management programs, and to develop internal support systems for managing employee careers. (CT)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Evaluation Criteria, Human Resources, Needs Assessment
Koprowski, Eugene J. – Training and Development Journal, 1972
Author proposes a model for organizational change using a behavioral science approach rather than the traditional authoritarian approach. (MB)
Descriptors: Action Research, Behavior Change, Behavioral Science Research, Educational Objectives
Johnston, Robert W. – Training and Development Journal, 1979
Describes a positive seven-step process for initiating a whole organization development (WOD) effort. Steps include clarification of whole organization objectives, data gathering, diagnosis, prescribing interventions, commitment, implementation, and progress review. (CSS)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Data Collection, Intervention, Management by Objectives
Rosenheim, John H. – Training and Development Journal, 1977
When AVCO Financial Services, a national multibranch financial company, decided to convert from manual to computerized operations, a training program for employees was developed to implement the changeover. The program design, trainer training seminars, and a forty-five-day preconversion training period are described. (MF)
Descriptors: Administrators, Clerical Workers, Employee Attitudes, Information Networks
