Principles of Organizational Theory. Organizational theory is the study of the structures of organizations. Four major theories contribute to this study -- classical theory, human relations or ...

The ultimate goal of human resource management is to positively impact organizational performance. By providing employment security, training and effective communication about change, HR professionals ...

Organizational development (OD) encompasses the actions involved with applying the study of behavioral science to organizational change. It covers a wide array of theories, processes, and activities, ...

Widely regarded as one of the most influential management experts in the early days of classical management theory, Mary Parker Follett developed foundational concepts that redefine how organizations ...

Organizational theory might not sound like the most thrilling topic, but it's been around for ages. Think of it as the instruction manual for understanding how organizations work. It's like solving a ...

Jeff Tompkins is a writer and teacher of English as a Second Language living in New York City. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1967 and was educated at Brown University and University College ...

With a post-baccalaureate certificate in organizational development from Saint Louis University's School for Professional Studies, you'll learn the organizational development principles and practices ...

Offered through Saint Louis University's School for Professional Studies, the Master of Arts in Leadership and Organizational Development curriculum will teach you the skills needed to work ...

Henry Mintzberg is a Canadian management theorist who focused on what managers actually do at work. He described 10 everyday roles that managers play, grouped into three types: working with people ...

In my recent book, Theories of Social Innovation, I propose different approaches to conceptualizing and understanding social innovation to move beyond futile efforts to agree on a single definition, ...

Organizational development is a systematic process aimed at initiating and implementing changes in values or operations to promote long-term growth and efficiency. These efforts serve to increase ...

The New School’s Organizational Development team serves as a strategic partner with the university community, facilitating learning, growth, and engagement experiences that inspire and nurture staff ...