MHR 505 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Team Dynamics, Absenteeism, Kurt Lewin
19 Feb 2017
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Action research approach: ( finds problems tries to fix it ) A problem focused change process that combines action orientation (changing attitudes and behaviors) and research orientation (testing theory through data collection and analysis) Form client consultant relationship: assumes that the change agent consultant relationship - determine clients readiness for change. Diagnose need for change: diagnoses the problem through a systematic analysis of the situation- identifies the appropriate direction for the change effort. Introduce intervention: applies one or more actions to correct the problem- it may include building more effective teams, managing conflict building a better organizational structure. Evaluate and stabilize change: recommends evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention against the standards established while diagnosing. Constructionist principle: takes the position that conversations don"t has 5 key principles: Positive principle: the approach above- ignoring the problems focusing on the positive describe reality- so how we come to understand something depends on the questions we ask and the language we use.
