Implications of OD Values and Assumptions

_{Some of the implications of OD assumptions and values for dealing with individuals,}

_{groups and organizations are as follows:}

_{Implications for Dealing with Individuals The two basic assumptions about dealing with individuals in organizations to execute organizations development are as follows:}

_{The first assumption states that most individuals want to work towards personal growth and development if provided with the right environment that has both supportive management and challenging work. Most people want to fully utilize their potential and excel at their work place.}

_{The second assumption states that most people aspire to make and are capable of making, a greater contribution towards attaining organization goals than most organizational environments permit. The organizations can gain tremendously if they work on this assumption and workout means to tap this energy constructively. The employees usually know a lot about their work and only need the right amount of push from the organizations and better working environment to excel. The implications of these two assumptions are straightforward: Ask, listen, support, challenge, encourage risk taking, permit failure, remove obstacles and barriers, give autonomy, give responsibility, set high standards and reward success.}