Organization Development Scene in Asia

Abstract

The applicability of organizational design (OD) to the Asian context is illustrated by data that were collected from a sample of 49 companies in Singapore. The results show that only large and established organizations seem to have OD programs. Furthermore, the data indicate that behavioral changes form the major part of OD programs. The top-down approach is common in introducing change through OD efforts. A major barrier to the practice of OD in many Asian countries seems to be lack of climate for open discussion.