The definition of implementation, its potential determinants and evaluation methods are explained by reviewing research on the process of curriculum and organizational implementation in the schools. (Author/MV)

Four aspects of organizational development (OD) strategies, which have been used in schools over the past 15 years, are reviewed: values, goals, and assumptions; models and operating characteristics; impact on achievement, productivity, and attitudes; and the future use of OD in schools. (Author/RD)

Summarizing the full report of a study by the same title that originally appeared in five volumes, this document is divided into four sections. Section I critiques and clarifies the values, goals, and assumptions of Organization Development (OD), a change strategy for organizational self-development and renewal adapted from business settings and…

The purpose of this document, the second of a five-volume series, was to analyze the various reviews of organizational development (OD) in general, and case studies of school districts in particular, in order to synthesize information about OD as it applies to schools. The review is organized into four main categories: (1) values, themes, and…

This document, volume 1, summarizes the main findings and conclusions of a comprehensive assessment of the state of knowledge of Organization Development (OD) in education and the nature and extent of use of OD in school districts in the United States and Canada. The study is divided into five separate volumes. Volume 2 assesses the state of…