8.1.2 Basic OD Assumptions
Organisational development has a number of underlying assumptions which can be examined to determine how OD programmes can be utilised to their fullest potential. These assumptions are laid down by French and Bell.
- Most individuals have a drive towards personal growth and development. However, work habits are more a response to work environment rather than personality traits. Accordingly, efforts to change work habits should be directed towards changing the way the person is treated rather than towards attempting to change the person.
- Highest productivity can be achieved when individual goals are integrated with organisational goals. This way, the workers will be highly devoted to quality output because they will take ...