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ERIC Number: EJ790129
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 5
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 14
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0013-1172
Appreciative Inquiry: A Model for Organizational Development and Performance Improvement in Student Affairs
Elleven, Russell K.
Education, v127 n4 p451-455 Sum 2007
The article examines a relatively new tool to increase the effectiveness of organizations and people. The recent development and background of Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is reviewed. Basic assumptions of the model are discussed. Implications for departments and divisions of student affairs are analyzed. Finally, suggested readings and workshop opportunities for those interested in learning more about AI is also discussed. (Contains 1 figure and 1 table.)
Descriptors: Organizational Development, Student Personnel Services, Organizational Theories, Critical Path Method, Industrial Psychology, Schematic Studies, Program Development, Program Descriptions
Project Innovation, Inc. P.O. Box 8508 Spring Hill Station, Mobile, AL 36689-0508. Tel: 251-343-1878; Fax: 251-343-1878; Web site: http://www.projectinnovation.biz/education.html
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
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