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- catalog abstract ""The landmark book Action Science introduced a revolutionary theory of Organizational inquiry that demonstrated ways to solve problems, enhance human development and learning, and promote individual, organizational, and social change. Now, Chris Argyris translates the powerful theoretical approach presented in that work into practical advice for researchers and managers." "Knowledge for Action presents a step-by-step description of how to assess an organization's capacity to learn, analyze the data, and design and implement effective interventions that help create a more dynamic and innovative organization. Argyris demonstrates how his proven research methods produce actionable knowledge - knowledge that tests the validity of the research methods themselves when used in day-to-day operations - and calls for a genuine partnership between professionals and researchers both to implement the research properly and to test its results in everyday life." "Using a detailed case study of a professional service organization, Argyris illustrates how to reduce counterproductive politics and implement change from the top down. Drawing from interviews with and observations of top management, he shows how to identify and correct defensive routines and political problems that occur in organizations. By presenting transcripts of actual discussions, the author reveals how previously "undiscussable" problems can be resolved and how adversarial relationships can be turned into productive partnerships. He includes checklists, charts, and scoring procedures that researchers and line managers can use to make lasting changes to the status quo."--Jacket.".
- catalog alternative "Guide to overcoming barriers to organizational change.".
- catalog contributor b5173054.
- catalog created "c1993.".
- catalog date "1993".
- catalog date "c1993.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c1993.".
- catalog description ""The landmark book Action Science introduced a revolutionary theory of Organizational inquiry that demonstrated ways to solve problems, enhance human development and learning, and promote individual, organizational, and social change. Now, Chris Argyris translates the powerful theoretical approach presented in that work into practical advice for researchers and managers." "Knowledge for Action presents a step-by-step description of how to assess an organization's capacity to learn, analyze the data, and design and implement effective interventions that help create a more dynamic and innovative organization. Argyris demonstrates how his proven research methods produce actionable knowledge - knowledge that tests the validity of the research methods themselves when used in day-to-day operations - and calls for a genuine partnership between professionals and researchers both to implement the research properly and to test its results in everyday life." "Using a detailed case study of a professional service organization, Argyris illustrates how to reduce counterproductive politics and implement change from the top down. Drawing from interviews with and observations of top management, he shows how to identify and correct defensive routines and political problems that occur in organizations. By presenting transcripts of actual discussions, the author reveals how previously "undiscussable" problems can be resolved and how adversarial relationships can be turned into productive partnerships. He includes checklists, charts, and scoring procedures that researchers and line managers can use to make lasting changes to the status quo."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-301) and indexes.".
- catalog description "Ineffective learning in organizations -- Defensive routines that limit learning -- Step one: interview and observe the players -- Step two: organize the findings for learning and action -- Step three: conduct meaningful feedback sessions -- Step four: facilitate the change seminar with live cases -- Explosive relationships: stopping button pushing -- Mistrust: overcoming resentment and rebuilding trust -- New team leadership: managing the clash of expectations and needs -- CEO's performanace review: getting feedback from below -- Managing exchanges that could go ballistic: discussing and correcting out-of-control routines -- Conclusion: a model for change and improvement.".
- catalog extent "xviii, 309 p. ;".
- catalog hasFormat "Knowledge for action.".
- catalog identifier "1555425194 (acid-free paper)".
- catalog isFormatOf "Knowledge for action.".
- catalog isPartOf "A Joint publication in the Jossey-Bass management series and the Jossey-Bass social and behavioral science series".
- catalog isPartOf "Jossey-Bass management series.".
- catalog isPartOf "Jossey-Bass social and behavioral science series.".
- catalog issued "1993".
- catalog issued "c1993.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "San Francisco : Jossey-Bass,".
- catalog relation "Knowledge for action.".
- catalog subject "658.4/06 20".
- catalog subject "HD58.8 .A744 1993".
- catalog subject "Organizational change Handbooks, manuals, etc.".
- catalog subject "Organizational effectiveness Handbooks, manuals, etc.".
- catalog tableOfContents "Ineffective learning in organizations -- Defensive routines that limit learning -- Step one: interview and observe the players -- Step two: organize the findings for learning and action -- Step three: conduct meaningful feedback sessions -- Step four: facilitate the change seminar with live cases -- Explosive relationships: stopping button pushing -- Mistrust: overcoming resentment and rebuilding trust -- New team leadership: managing the clash of expectations and needs -- CEO's performanace review: getting feedback from below -- Managing exchanges that could go ballistic: discussing and correcting out-of-control routines -- Conclusion: a model for change and improvement.".
- catalog title "Guide to overcoming barriers to organizational change.".
- catalog title "Knowledge for action : a guide to overcoming barriers to organizational change / Chris Argyris.".
- catalog type "Handbooks, manuals, etc. fast".
- catalog type "text".