Planned Organizational Change Andits Measurement

Randolph, W. Alan

doi:10.1111/j.1744-6570.1982.tb02189.x

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“…Several methods to detect gamma and beta change are suggested in the literature (Randolph 1982;Vandenberg and Self 1993). Factor analytic procedures should be used to estimate gamma change because the conceptual framework of an instrument is illustrated by its factor structure.…”

Section: Measuring Attitude Changementioning

confidence: 99%

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Changes in Newcomers' Person–Climate Fit following the First Stage of Socialization

Vianen

Prins

1997

Int J Selection Assessment

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The development of attitudes and activities of newcomers in the 18 months following the first period of socialization was investigated. At two points in time, persons' preferences for seven work climates were compared with perceived climate. Changes in person-climate fit were assessed, using a squared difference index, after alternative fit-indices were tested with hierarchical regression analysis. Person-climate fit and work attitudes at T1 (eight to ten months after entry) were examined by comparing three groups of respondents who did not change jobs, changed jobs within the organization or changed organizations. Results showed no alpha, beta or gamma changes for the total group of 108 respondents. Alpha changes were only found for respondents who changed jobs. They showed higher ratings for job satisfaction at T2. Finally, work attitudes at T1 were related to turnover. Organizational changers showed higher turnover intentions and higher discrepancies between preferred and perceived risk orientation and work pressure at T1.

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Section: Measuring Attitude Changementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Gamma change was determined by the factor analysis comparison technique (Randolph 1982;Ahmavaara 1954). The factor structure of the survey at T1 and T2 was compared in terms of pattern by applying the normalized transformation method described by Ahmavaara (1954) and Golembiewski, Billingsley and Yeager (1976).…”

Section: Alpha Beta or Gamma Attitude Changementioning

confidence: 99%

Changes in Newcomers' Person–Climate Fit following the First Stage of Socialization

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Prins

1997

Int J Selection Assessment

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“…Randolph (1982) and Schmitt (1982) have proposed statistical approaches. Using a modified analysis of variance (ANOVA) approach, Randolph reasoned that the scale recalibration concept could be measured by examining variance shifts in data across time.…”

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Detecting Scale Recalibration in Survey Research

Buckley

Armenakis

1987

Group & Organization Studies

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The accurate detection of scale recalibration is an issue that should not be ignored by organizational researchers and practitioners concerned with the accurate assessment of change interventions. In an effort to more effectively operationalize one methodology that is designed to detect scale recalibration (using ideal scales), three research questions were developed and investigated in a laboratory study utilizing videotape technology. It was concluded that ideal scale methodology can be used to accurately detect the presence of scale recalibration in survey research data. The implications of these findings for both researchers and practitioners are discussed.Scale recalibration, also referred to as beta change (Golembiewski, Billingsley, & Yeager, 1976), occurs in temporal survey research when respondents (1) give different ratings across time for identical behavior or (2) give the same rating across time for different behaviors. In the first case, identical behavior at Time 1 and Time 2 may be rated a 2 and a 3, respectively. That is, a researcher may conclude that behavior has changed (based on the changes in the ratings) when, in fact, behavior has remained unchanged. In the second case, different behaviors at Time 1 and Time 2 may be rated

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“…dWithout an assessment of these change types, On researchers may be led to conclude that a situation is deteriorating or that no change has occurred when in fact chahqe has occurred (Alderfer, 1977;Armenakis, Feild, & Holley, 1976;Golembiewski, et al, 1976a;Lindell & Drexler, 1979;Macy & Peterson, 1983;Porras & Patterson, 1q79;Randolph, 1982).…”

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“…intervention as a result of alpha change: 1) detect gamma change first, for if it exists, beta and alpha change cannot be detected; 2) if it can be shown ' (Randolph, 1982).…”

Section: Soft Measures Includementioning

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An Evaluation of Organization Development Interventions: A Literature Review

Boone¹

1983

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LMCC-TR-83-5Technical Reports prepared by the Leadership and Management 3evelonment Center (LMDC), Maxwell Air Force 3ase, Alabama, report a completed research project documented by literature review references, abstract and testing of hypotheses, whether stated or implied. Technical Reoorts are Intended-,primarily for use within the Air Force, but may be distributed to researchers outside the USAF, both military and civilian.The views and opinions expressed in this document represent the personal views of the author only, and should not in any -gay be construed to reflect any endorsement or confirmation by the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or any other agency of the United States Government.This report has been reviewed And cleared for open publication and/or public release by the approoriate Office of Public Affairs (PA) in accordance with AFR 190-17 and is releasabl~e to the National Technical Information center where it will be available to the general public, including foreign nations.This Technical Report has been reviewed and is approved for publication. On is a planned, systematic process of orqanizational change based on behavioral science technoloq,, research, and theory (Beckhard, 1969; Hellreiqel et al., 1973; Herrinqton, 1976). The practice of OD is aimed toward improving the quality of life for members of human systems and increasinq the institutional effectiveness of those systems (Alderfer, 1977; Herrinqton, 1976).With the organization functioninq below its capacity, it is the purpose of Of) to determine the ultimate causes of these undesirable symptoms and then to devise ways to eliminate or at least minimize the ca.ise(s) (Armenakis, Feild. & Holly, 1976). Eliminating the causes of undesirable symotoms, then, are tie objectives of each 0)0 intervention.Orqanization Developme-t :an be dfined as a sustained, ionq-range process of planned orqanizational change usina reflexive, self-analytic methods of i-noroving the functioning of an organizational system (Bennis, 1969; Campbell, Pownas, Peterson, & flunnette, 1974, Cook, Vq76: Miles & Schmuck, 1971) with emphasis on i:nprovement of an orlanization's problem solving and renewal processes with the assistance of a consultant or' "change agent" (F,ench & Bell, 1973). OD consultants help people do preventive maintenance on their relationships, problem solvinq abilities, and organizational structures, policies, and procedures (Weisbord, l9M1). Li0 E.S,,~~~~.4O0 places more emphasis than do other approaches (e.q., management development) on a collaborative process of data collection, diaqnosis, ani action for arrivinq at solutions to problems (Burke & Schmidt, 1970: Cook, 1976 Hellrieqel, 1973; Herrington, 1976). Improvement of a dysfunctional organizational state implicitly involves standards or criteria for optimal performance. Even thouqh what is considered to be optimal will differ from orqanization to orqanization, all OD efforts will be similar in attemptinq to identify these goals, objectives, and criteria for op...

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Planned Organizational Change Andits Measurement

Cited by 13 publications

References 24 publications

Changes in Newcomers' Person–Climate Fit following the First Stage of Socialization

Changes in Newcomers' Person–Climate Fit following the First Stage of Socialization

Detecting Scale Recalibration in Survey Research

An Evaluation of Organization Development Interventions: A Literature Review

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