Question

Compare and contrast the current trends within OD. the subject is Trends in the Context Organization Development.

Answer 1

The current trends in OD can be understood by the following 3 categories=

Tradition=This indicates that many scholars will try to come back to conventional theories and values. There is a shift of OD towards the long-established values, tradition, equality and trust concepts. The main goal of OD should be to promote and protect the fundamental values of humanizing work, social empathy, family and work-life balance. Thus the focus will be more on process interventions

Pragmatic= The other trend is related to the improved professionalism in the OD indicating that similar to any other professional field, OD practitioners should also have a certification. So the main focus will be on effectiveness and higher significance of the improves practices.

Academic= In this concept there will be greater relevance to understanding, control and forecasting future needs. The OD practitioners should look for the values that are important for having significant and improved changes and better efficiency