Organisational Change

8.4.1 Criticism

OD, just like any new programme, suffers from lack of research and documentation, and far more heat than light. But it is a source of inspiration for whose who feel the need for a human-based approach to organisational change. But OD programmes have been subject to criticism by managers and researchers. People are of the view that diagnostic interventions stir up discontent in organisations. Of all, the most frequently observed citicisms are the following (Fig. 8.13).

 

Fig. 8.13 Frequently observed negative points of OD

 

a. Discrepancy between the ideal and real    As an ideal, OD programmes should begin at the top of the organisation. ...