Linking OD’s philosophy with justice theory: postmodern implications
Journal of Organizational Change Management
ISSN: 0953-4814
Article publication date: 1 February 1999
Abstract
The purpose of this article is twofold; first, to demonstrate a linkage between the tenets of justice theory and OD core values, assumptions and ethical beliefs and, second, to show the role of this linkage as it applies to postmodern organizations in terms of the evolution of OD technology. Distributive, procedural and interactional justice is discussed and juxtaposed with the humanistic and organizational effectiveness orientations that compise the core values of OD. Finally, ways are suggested that the linkage between justice theory and OD core values can be used for the development of OD science and its application to the postmodern organizational paradigm of equality, empowerment and horizontal relationships.
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Citation
Wooten, K.C. and White, L.P. (1999), "Linking OD’s philosophy with justice theory: postmodern implications", Journal of Organizational Change Management, Vol. 12 No. 1, pp. 7-21. https://doi.org/10.1108/09534819910255289
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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