Organization Development and Consulting: Perspectives and Foundations » (1st Edition)

Fred Massarik is a professor emeritus of behavioral science and industrial relations and former chair of the behavioral and organizational science faculty in the Anderson School of Management at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is an original member of the National Training Laboratories Institute for Applied Behavioral Science (NTL) and consults internationally with corporate clients and universities.

Marissa Pei-Carpenter is a business consultant focusing on strategic planning/ management decision-making, quality and continuous improvement, and teamwork. Her clients have included organizations such as AT&T, Toyota, Exxon Chemical, Allied Signal, Rockwell International, Unocal, Orange County Transportation Authority, Amgen, and the American Heart Association.

Editorial Board: David Bradford, W. Warner Burke, Edith W. Seashore, Robert Tannenbaum, Christopher G. Worley, and Shaolin Zhang.

Written for organization development professionals and researchers, this book reflects the current state and future prospects of the field. Emphasizing the personal aspects of the consultant-client relationship, the importance of intuition and subjective factors, and an holistic approach, the book seeks to connect theory, research, and practice with core values. Massarik taught behavioral science and industrial relations at the University of California; Pel-Capenter is a business consultant. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)