A Critical Inquiry into Some Assumptions and Values Characterizing OD

1 October 1977

journal article
Published by Academy of Management in Academy of Management Review

Vol. 2 (4) , 635-644
https://doi.org/10.5465/amr.1977.4406743

Abstract

Assumptions and values characteristic of organization development (OD) are identified and discussed, after defining the mainstream of OD. Some implications of OD philosophy and practice are criticized.

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