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chapter 7 words
Term | Definition |
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Organizational Change | Any alteration of an organization's people structure, or technology |
Change Agents | People who act as change catalysts and assume the responsibility for managing the change process |
"Calm Waters" Metaphor of Change | A description of organizational change that likens that change to a large ship making a predictable trip across a calm sea and experiencing an occasional storm |
"White Water Rapids" Metaphor of Change | A description of organizational change that likens that change to a small raft navigating a raging river |
Organization Development | Efforts that assist organizational members with a planned change by focusing on their attitudes and values |
Survey Feedback | A method of assessing employee's attitudes toward and perceptions of a change |
Process Consultation | Using outside consultants to asses organizational process such as workflow, informal intra-unit relationships, and formal commuication channels |