MHRM 534 - Organizational Development & Innovation

This course uncovers the classic and contemporary literature on organizational development (OD). The goal of organizational development is to increase efficiency, enrich organizational culture and teamwork, and productivity of organizational processes through planned intervention. Broad topics include change management, organizational culture, team development, and organizational development diagnostic models. Students will examine common OD efforts that may include diagnostic activities, systems realignment, team-building, sensitivity training, or technology innovation. The outcomes of successful organizational development efforts include higher workplace morale and productivity; an enhanced organizational learning culture; and related organizational patterns and behaviors that are dynamic, agile, innovative, and creative.