Lesson 4: Organizational Diagnosis Model I

Lesson Overview

This lesson explores the following three models for organizational diagnosis: force field analysis, Leavitt's model, and McKinsey's 7-S framework for organizational analysis. Activities for this lesson will help you understand the models effectively and explore their application. A few examples are provided so that you can apply similar steps for other diagnostic models.

Lesson Objectives

After successfully completing this lesson, you should be able to

• conduct a force field analysis by assessing driving forces and restrain forces;
• describe the four elements in the Leavitt’s diamond model and explain how to apply them in organizational diagnosis; and
• apply the McKinsey 7S framework for organizational diagnosis from the perspective of OD.

Lesson Readings & Activities

By the end of this lesson, make sure you have completed the readings and activities found in the Lesson 4 Course Schedule.