2016•Unpublished venueRequires access
Power and Politics in Organization Development
Robert Smither, John Houston, Sandra McIntire
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Abstract
Chapter Overview This chapter focuses on the relationship between power and the practice of organization development. Successful intervention requires an understanding of both coalition and individual power, as well as the personal power of the OD specialist. According to the values of OD, all power relationships should be based on ethical principles.