Evidence-Based Initiatives for Organizational Change and Development

Authors: Robert G. Hamlin (University of Wolverhampton, UK), Andrea D. Ellinger (The University of Texas at Tyler, USA) and Jenni Jones (University of Wolverhampton, UK). The main aims of this book are to assist readers to more fully appreciate the complexities and problems of bringing about effective and beneficial organizational change and development (OCD), the merits of adopting evidence-based practice (EBP) approaches and to demonstrate the ‘reality’ versus the ‘rhetoric’ of evidence-based organizational change and development (EBOCD) across a wide range of ‘Anglo’ and ‘non-Anglo’ countries. The book provides practical insights and lessons on EBOCD based on the theoretical and philosophical perspectives and critical reflections on change agency practice of its 86 contributing authors. With chapters written by key leading change authors, including Bernard Burnes, Bob Garvey, Joan van Aken, Steven ten Have and Theo Lieber, it is designed ideally for organizational change leaders, line managers, HRD and OD professional practitioners, together with business academics and students seeking supportive insights on EBOCD initiatives, whether at the team, departmental or organizational level, or across sectoral, national or cultural boundaries. For more information and purchase details, visit IGI Global