Define Organizational Development and Describe Its Importance in Relation to the Implementation

question 40

Essay

Define organizational development and describe its importance in relation to the implementation of a business plan and strategy.

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Definitions:

Verstehen

A German term used by Max Weber that refers to the understanding of social behavior through empathetic or interpretive means, aiming to grasp the subjective meanings and motivations of social actors.

Organic Solidarity

A concept in sociology where social cohesion comes from the interdependence of individuals in more advanced societies, as described by Émile Durkheim.

Durkheim

A foundational figure in sociology who studied the social basis of human behavior and the role of social institutions in maintaining societal cohesion.

Mechanical Solidarity

Describes early societies based on similarities and independence.