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  1. Catapulting into Catastrophes: The Powerful and the Powerless

    Authors: Ganesh, S R;

    Reference No: OB0071TEC Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: This note explores the pressures for polarization of social systems into two groups??the powerful and the powerless. It argues that reduction of this power distance is necessary for preventing social systems from catapulting into catastrophes. It points out how change agents can contribute to preventing such catastrophes through bringing ... More

  2. Friends, and Friends of Friends, or How to Develop and Use Networks

    Authors: Ganesh, S R;

    Reference No: OB0080TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: Attempts to distil in a few pages the ideas contained in the pioneering work "Friends of Friends" by Jeremy Boissevain as might be relevant to a change agent. It argues that social systems are networks of choice?making people competing for scarce and valued resources. In order to change social ... More

  3. Organization as political systems

    Authors: Ganesh, S R;

    Reference No: OB0093TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: This note suggest why a change agent needs to develope a political model of organizational functioning and how he can go about it. The process of emergence and change in social structures in the organization, interest articulation at individual and group level, decision making to resolve conflicting demands, implementation of ... More

  4. Power Maps and Traps

    Authors: Ganesh, S R;

    Reference No: OB0094TEC Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: This note discusses four concepts, viz. power maps, traps, modes of managing dependency and uneasy detachment. Using these concepts, the note attempts to sensitise a new organizational entrant to problems of power relationships and their implications for his career. ... More

  5. Working Across Oganizational Boundaries: Two key concept

    Authors: Ganesh, S R;

    Reference No: OB0109TEC Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: This note posts centrality and image as two key concepts in working across organizational boundaries. It suggests that a change agent can alter perceptions of centrality and images of subsystems in ways to increase the chances of changes coming about. ... More

  6. An Abridged Field Guide to Manwatching

    Authors: Bashyam, S; Ganesh, S R;

    Reference No: OB0115TEC Pages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: Nonverbal communication confirms, contradicts or acts as a powerful substitute for verbal communication in almost all interpersonal transactions. In his book, "Manwatching??A Field Guide to Human Behaviour," highly illustrated with field observations, Desmond Morris shows how people signal their attitudes, desires and innermost feelings more powerfully through unconscious bodily ... More

  7. Down, but Not Out: Organizational Change from Below!

    Authors: Dhawle, Ujjwala; Ganesh, S R;

    Reference No: OB0119TEC Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1980

    Abstract: The note explores the area of organizational change by employees low in the organizational hierarchy. In the past, the emphasis has always been on change processes initiated or supported by top management. Increased specialization, however, has resulted in a high calibre of people at all organizational levels, who strive to ... More

  8. Key For Analysis Of Test On Working As A Change Agent

    Authors: Ganesh, S R;

    Reference No: OB0159TEC Pages: 3 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: This note is a key for analysis of the self-test on working as a change agent and should be used in conjunction with the use of the test scoring should be done by the participants taking the test. It groups the behaviour statements in the self-test into five categories of ... More

  9. Working as a Change Agent-a self Test

    Authors: Ganesh, S R;

    Reference No: OB0160TEC Pages: 2 Published on: 1, January, 1979

    Abstract: This is a self-test containing statements intended to provide insights into the behaviour of people as change agents. It is an aid to identify participant's strength and areas for developments as change agents. It should be used in conjunction with a key for its analysis. ... More

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