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Golembiewski, Robert T.; And Others – Training and Development Journal, 1982
Organizational development (OD) and its future are discussed. Examines database implications about OD's applications. Reports an effort to transcend the limitations of the literature, based on a very intensive search for OD applications in both business and government contexts. (CT)
Descriptors: Databases, Organizational Development, Program Evaluation
McDermott, Lynda C. – Training and Development Journal, 1982
Recommends that trainers expand their skills activities and working relationships with other specialists (data processing, marketing, finance, etc.) to influence the rate of productivity. (CT)
Descriptors: Organizational Development, Productivity, Program Improvement, Skill Development
Otte, Fred L. – Training and Development Journal, 1982
The author explains why creating new programs in an organization and maintaining the programs over time requires a good program leader, integration into the organization, and constant attention to barriers and pitfalls. (CT)
Descriptors: Career Development, Leadership Qualities, Organizational Development, Program Development
Crapo, Ray – Training and Development Journal, 1982
Discusses Theory Z, the Japanese philosophy of work and job training. Examines the 13-step matrix of this theory. These steps include: knowing the company's organization and management philosophy; implementing the philosophy; developing interpersonal skills; testing oneself and the system; involving the union; and stabilizing employment. (CT)
Descriptors: Career Development, Evaluation Methods, Job Training, Management Development
Cash, William B.; Minter, Robert L. – Training and Development Journal, 1979
Two organization development consultants describe and evaluate the two basic consulting methods, the process-consultation model and the doctor-patient model, and provide "readiness" criteria checklists for both the client and patient models. They state that each consulting approach has its place, depending on situational factors. (MF)
Descriptors: Administration, Comparative Analysis, Consultants, Consultation Programs
Thompson, Walt – Training and Development Journal, 1982
This article explores indicators which will reveal if organizations are ready to deal with the change implied in undertaking a quality circle (QC) program. It discusses characteristics of successful QC programs and lists readiness indicators which include internal project staffing, openness from management, time commitment, and financial…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Crisis Intervention, Employee Attitudes, Organizational Climate
Kram, Kathy E. – Training and Development Journal, 1985
The author offers advice on what organizations can do to enhance the mentoring process. She discusses finding a relevant focus, collecting data about the factors that promote and inhibit developmental relationships, implementing change, evaluating and monitoring impact, and taking the time to involve organizational members in a collaborative…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Data Collection, Employer Employee Relationship, Interpersonal Relationship
Coffman, Linn – Training and Development Journal, 1979
Describes a method to elicit data about the results of a personnel training program so that quality improvements can be made by having trainees' supervisors evaluate the training impact on the job. Also describes cases in different organizations where this approach was used to determine program weaknesses and strengths. (MF)
Descriptors: Educational Programs, Evaluation Methods, Evaluators, Inplant Programs