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http://hdl.handle.net/11718/1152| Title: | Diagnosis, prescription and action: the behavioural scientist in organisation |
| Authors: | Pestonjee, D. M. |
| Keywords: | Prescription;Behavioural Scientist |
| Issue Date: | 14-Mar-2010 |
| Series/Report no.: | WP;1980/339 |
| Abstract: | The present paper deals with a critical appreciation of the role of the behavioral scientist in analysis organizational problems. A three-step model is elaborately discussed. It includes diagnosis, prescription and action. The various types of data gathering devices, types of data etc are included under diagnosis. Under the second step, different methods of bringing about desired change are outlined. Action stage includes the various strategies and possible pitfalls which one may face while implementing change. The paper is meant to provide a general frame for application of behavioral sciences know-how to organizational problems. |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/11718/1152 |
| Appears in Collections: | Working Papers |
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