PAY OFFS & PITFALLS OD PRACTICES IN THE PHILIPPINES THE FUTURE OF OD IN THE PHILIPPINES

An unsuccessful OD is caused by lukewarm attitude on the part of the top management, change of management from one which is very supportive to one which does not appreciate its real nature and rationale, an inept OD consultant, noninvolvement of rank and file, inadequate staff and financial resources. When OD fails, results can be distressing: wasted human & capital resources, unresolved problems, decreased commitment from staff of top to bottom echelons and dissatisfaction from participants.

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of the organization, public & private, use the total system approach for varied, complex and multi-related problems. Most common interventions used were dialogues with individuals or groups concerned, structural approach, team building, and training. The focus of OD efforts has been the human-social subsystem addressing individual and interpersonal needs.

This relatively new field will be successful in its implementation in our country if two relevant issues are addressed: 1. Knowledge and understanding of the OD concepts, values, cost, and process by the organization from top to the bottom echelons. 2. Evidence of credibility among OD practitioners with the complexity of knowledge of human behavior and skills in dealing with the socio-technical system, more effort should be exerted by them in showing evidence of their professional competence.

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