Three types of OD Values Humanistic Optimistic Democratic

1. Values of organizational development

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Manu Melwin Joy
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Ilahia School of Management Studies
Kerala, India.
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3. Values of OD
• Ethics based on values help
OD practitioners guide
themselves as they move
along the paths of their
work and lives.
• Values are set of manners
that individuals learn while
growing up. It is different
from ethics because ethics
are publicly agreed on, and
publicly stated, guidelines
for a practice in a
profession.

4. Values of OD
• Three types of OD Values
– Humanistic
– Optimistic
– Democratic

5. Humanistic Values
• They proclaim the
importance of the
individual.
• Respect the whole person.
• Treat people with respect
and dignity.
• Assume that every one
has intrinsic worth.
• View all people as having
the potential for growth
and development.

6. Organic Values
• They post that people are
basically good.
• Progress is possible and
desirable.
• Rationality, reason, and
goodwill are the tools for
making progress.

7. Democratic Values
• They assert the sanctity of
the individual.
• The right of people to be free
from misuse of power.
• Use of fair and equitable
treatment for all.
• Need for justice through rule
of law.