Assignment:
Introduction to Action Research, Process Consultation, and Appreciative Approaches to Change
Primary Task Preparation:
Go to the CTU library (LIBRARY), and open the ABI Inform database. Find and review the following articles:
Akdere, M., & Azevedo, R. E. (2006). Agency theory implications for efficient contracts in organization development. Organization Development Journal, 24(2), 43-54. ABI Inform Altrichter, H., Kemmis, S., McTaggart, R., & Zuber-Skerritt, O. (2002). The concept of action research. The Learning Organization, 9(3), 125. ABI Inform
Appelbaum, S. H., & Steed, A. J. (2005). The critical success factors in the client-consulting relationship. The Journal of Management Development, 24(1), 68-93. ABI Inform
Primary Task
Instructions: Compose a single, integrated narrative that addresses the following questions or items. Use a conversational tone, good grammar and syntax, and employ critical thinking. You do not need to use APA, 6th edition formatting. You are expected to cite the sources you use. Remember to achieve the minimum word count required.
Part I
Regardless of your concentration, it is highly likely that you will be involved in the management of change as a leader, manager, or consultant. Certainly, you will be involved in a change project related to this course and the course following this one. Refer to the Akdere and Azevedo article.
There is a body of knowledge specializing in how to realize change in human systems. This discipline is known as organization development and change (ODC). The field of ODC provides a wealth of methods and theories for change.
Starting with the definitions of organization development (OD) and ODC presented in this article, what is your definition of ODC? Keep in mind that your own personal definition should be supported by the research and scholarship in ODC or related fields.
Part II
Using the Altrichter, Kemmis, McTaggart, and Zuber-Skerritt article as a starting point, what are the intentions of action research? (We will explore the step-by-step processes later.)
Part III
Combining this definition with your understanding of OD and action research (AR), what is your definition of management consulting? Explain your rationale. Review the Appelbaum and Steed article.
Please cite research and answer all questions