Explicit and Context-Sensitive Experimental Evaluation of Organization Development for the Purpose of Improving Operational Efficiency in an IT Company
Abstract
The development of an organization's workforce is crucial to providing structure and value to employees as well as the organization itself. Human resources may be able to develop employee interventions as a result of finding solutions to workplace issues. If you combine organizational development strategies with HR practices, you may be able to develop inclusive plans that foster engaged, collaborative employees. The purpose of this article is to define organizational development, explain why it is relevant, and discuss how it can benefit traditional human resource management practices. Organizational development, according to the authors of a study conducted by Cyberspace LLC, can assist human resources in optimizing employee performance. This is done by placing employees in positions that encourage and support their performance. Employees are aligned with the organization's goals through training and feedback. Identifying duplicate processes and combining them for efficiency can be achieved through interventions, as well as providing employees or management with training or education. Interventions are intended to assist employees in performing their jobs more effectively, learning about the organization's goals and mission, or fostering collaboration within the organization.
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