TY  - JOUR
AB  - Suggests that change is inherent in contemporary organizational
experience, and its management is not only critical to organizational
success but it is also at the centre of the field of organization
development (OD). Describes the results of a survey of 357 OD
practitioners regarding their knowledge and understanding of important
aspects of organizational change. Based on a comparison of the survey
data collected with previous research, demonstrates that this group of
presumed “change experts” is, in fact, more knowledgeable in
most areas about the application and process of organizational change
than their managerial and executive counterparts. Presents further
analyses that serve to highlight different areas of knowledge and
application of change management techniques with respect to various
respondent characteristics, e.g. internal versus external status, number
of years of experience in the field, etc. Concludes with a call for
reflection regarding the results obtained and continued research in this
area.
VL  - 14
IS  - 6
SN  - 0143-7739
DO  - 10.1108/01437739310047038
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/01437739310047038
AU  - Warner Burke W.
AU  - Church Allan H.
AU  - Waclawski Janine
PY  - 1993
Y1  - 1993/01/01
TI  - What Do OD Practitioners Know About Managing Change?
T2  - Leadership & Organization Development Journal
PB  - MCB UP Ltd
SP  - 3
EP  - 11
Y2  - 2024/04/24
ER  -