Overview

This book explains in theoretical and practical terms the creation of effective change within organizations. The book states that dysfunction is a current fact of life, creating chronic problems for people and organizational systems. The author describes the basis for dysfunction and develops an effective belief system that can guide personal and organizational functioning. Specifically, the author defines the parameters of creating effective balance and, through three primary cases (city government, utility corporations and gay/lesbian organizations), shows how dysfunction can guide personal and organizational action. The author displays an abiding belief that change should occur only when people and systems begin to experience dysfunction. He describes a process for change and effectively walks the manager, professional, consultant, student, or faculty person through creating balance, change, and congruence for the long term.

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Author:   Lloyd C. Williams ,  Jack R. Gibb
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Praeger Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.539kg
ISBN:  

9780899308005

ISBN 10:   0899308007
Pages:   216
Publication Date:   21 January 1993
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction How Dysfunction Occurs The Case for Dysfunction Values and Beliefs: Impacts on Dysfunction Belief Systems Impact on Organizational Functioning: Who Is in Charge? Personal Dysfunction: Struggles to Remain Comfortable Three Perspectives on Dysfunctional Performance A Look at Gay and Lesbian Organizations The Co-Dependent Municipality Culture Shock: The Struggling Utility Building Functional Strategies Building Functional Strategies: An Overview Building Functional Strategies: A Step-by-Step Approach Practical Applications of the Belief System The Emerging Treasurer's Office: Embracing the Challenge to Become Congruent The Congruence Challenge: Utilizations of the Belief Systems Process The Congruent Person and the Congruent Organization Appendix Index

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LLOYD C. WILLIAMS is an organizational development consultant specializing in organizational change, human resource development, ethics management, policy development, and strategic planning. He has consulted for numerous organizations including Honeywell, First Interstate Bank, Arizona Nuclear Power Project ltnomah County, Oregon ark County, Washington the state of Washington, the state of Arizona, numerous city governments, non-profit organizations, mental health organizations, and universities.

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