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[Follis, E.]

• Follis, E. (2001). 'Organization development & human resources: Planning for the future'. Organization Development Journal 19(2): 37-46.

The purpose of this research is to fill a gap in the existing literature by defining the current relationship between Organization Development (OD) and Human Resources (HR), and by describing the optimal future relationship between the two. In addition, this study attempts to raise awareness among managers and OD/HR professionals of the gap between the current state of OD/HR, their future relationship, and the challenges that must be overcome to reach the optimal future relationship. The data was gathered from a compilation of interviews conducted with change agents. Through the use of a q-sort, a natural distribution of the data fell into four categories: 1. definition, 2. current relationship, 3. future relationship, and 4. challenges to achieving the future relationship. Implications for these findings are also provided.
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