Organizational Change
Organizational Change

Author: Tupper F. Cawsey

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2011-03-18

Total Pages: 513

ISBN-13: 1412982855

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Bridging current theory with practical applications, the 'toolkit' combines conceptual models with concrete examples and useful exercises to dramatically improve the knowledge, skills, and abilities of students in creating effective change. The Second Edition: - Takes a pragmatic, action-oriented approach - Emphasizes the measurement of change - Demonstrates principles and applications using real-world examples, exercises and cases. - Offers an integrated organizational change model so students can see the connections between topics and chapters.

Learning from Changing: An Application of Open Systems Theory to Organizational Diagnosis and Change
Learning from Changing: An Application of Open Systems Theory to Organizational Diagnosis and Change

Author: Clayton P. Alderfer

Publisher:

Published: 1973

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13:

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The study reports on a four year organizational diagnosis and change program. A review of previous full system organizational development projects is presented, and the potential contributions of this project are outlined. The present organization, the researcher-consultants, and the beginnings of the project are discussed in detail to provide a clear understanding of the inception of the project. A theory of organizational research methods with application to both basic research and diagnosis is presented, and three methodological studies employing the theory are presented. A theory of consultation is delineated, and examples are delineated to make its meaning operational.

Managing Change, Creativity and Innovation
Managing Change, Creativity and Innovation

Author: Constantine Andriopoulos

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2008-12-19

Total Pages: 393

ISBN-13: 1446243923

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"I would urge anyone with an interest in managing organisations, whether they be students or practising managers, to buy this book" - Bernard Burnes, Professor of Organisational Change, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester "Change is truly the one constant in business. As such, the ability to manage change and its drivers of innovation and creativity is essential. Thankfully, Andriopoulos and Dawson offer an exceptional treatise on this domain, insightful and engaging. I encourage management students at all levels to explore this work" - Marianne W. Lewis, Director of Kolodzik Business Scholars, University of Cincinnati Managing Change, Creativity and Innovation brings together comprehensive aspects of change management and creativity management, providing management and HR students with an accessible and wide-ranging resource for study, debate and inspiration. Balancing theory with practice, this book looks at the human side of managing change and creativity, treating them as interdependent aspects of management and organizations. Topics include: - Historical overview of business practice and theory - Understanding creativity and change - Managing individuals, teams and nurturing creativity - The creative economy and future of organizations Features include: - Coverage of all the important recent research in the field - Real-life topical case studies taken from the Financial Times - Interactive resources at the end of each chapter, including questions, exercises, topics for debate, recommended reading and web resources

Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics
Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics

Author: Gavriel Salvendy

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-03-13

Total Pages: 1754

ISBN-13: 0470528389

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The fourth edition of the Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics has been completely revised and updated. This includes all existing third edition chapters plus new chapters written to cover new areas. These include the following subjects: Managing low-back disorder risk in the workplace Online interactivity Neuroergonomics Office ergonomics Social networking HF&E in motor vehicle transportation User requirements Human factors and ergonomics in aviation Human factors in ambient intelligent environments As with the earlier editions, the main purpose of this handbook is to serve the needs of the human factors and ergonomics researchers, practitioners, and graduate students. Each chapter has a strong theory and scientific base, but is heavily focused on real world applications. As such, a significant number of case studies, examples, figures, and tables are included to aid in the understanding and application of the material covered.