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This course explores the historically rich field of organizational development (OD). The goal of organizational development is to increase efficiency and productivity of organizational processes through planned intervention. To do so effectively, organizational development as an approach will encompass the analysis, development and implementation of planned efforts, often organization-wide and managed from the top. Students will examine common OD efforts that may include diagnostic activities, systems realignment, team-building, sensitivity training, or technology innovation. The outcomes of OD are rich with reward: organizations which embrace this approach also foster a learning culture and incorporate related behaviors that are dynamic, flexible, innovative and creative.