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Introduction
Organizational Development has varied definitions according to different scholars. The definitions are based on different ways of achieving organizational development. The definitions of organizational development arouse different reactions to professionals because every definition focuses on a different aspect of organizational development.
The two texts by different authors give conflicting approaches on how organizational definition can be achieved and the components involved in achieving the goals. The definitions of organizational development are also given based on different settings. For instance, Cummings and Worley argue that OD is the application of behavioral science in different development plans such as improving strategies, processes and structures that will foster organizational efficiency. From a professional view, all the definitions emphasize on the use of behavioral science to boost efficiency in the organization.
Similarities
The definitions are similar because the objective in each of the definition is to achieve organizational efficiency. The common objective for all definitions makes organizational development objective oriented. The definitions are also similar in that they involve the use of organizational resources and behavioral science to achieve organizational efficiency. This is regardless of the processes involved in increasing efficiency.
Inconsistencies
The inconsistencies in the various elements involved in the process of implementing organizational development. The inconsistencies arise based on the different forms of organizational development such as the strategies, processes, designs and structures involved in the implementation process. In some definitions, the organization’s plan is to develop new strategies while some organizations reinforce or improve the organizational structure to achieve the desired organizational development.
Conclusion
Therefore, organizational development is the use of behavioral science in making an organization’s processes, designs, strategies and structures effective. The objective in organizational development is always the same in all definitions. However, the difference is the resources and strategies involved in achieving organizational development.
References
Cummings, T. G., & Worley, C. G. (2009). Organization Development & Change (9, illustrated ed.). London: Cengage Learning.
Jones, B. B., & Brazzel, M. (2006). The NTL Handbook of Organization Development and Change: Principles, Practices, and Perspectives. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
