Abstract
The task environments of contemporary organizations are complex, volatile, and increasingly uncertain. Regulatory pressures, market exigencies, and competitive pressures generate inescapable demands for change. In consequence, a critically salient issue confronting contemporary complex organizations is the management of transition. Since the leader’s personality, values, and style* significantly influence his and the organization’s adaptive behavior, this chapter focuses particularly upon consultation to the leaders of complex organizations under conditions of transition.
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Hirschowitz, R.G. (1977). Consultation to Complex Organizations in Transition. In: Plog, S.C., Ahmed, P.I. (eds) Principles and Techniques of Mental Health Consultation. Current Topics in Mental Health. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-2286-3_10
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