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An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Positive Transformation: Fostering New Possibilities through High-Quality Connections, Multi-Dimensional Diversity, and Individual Transformation

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Case Western Reserve University and the Department of Organizational Behavior have housed the Master of Science in Organization Development (MOD) & now the Master of Science in Positive Organization Development and Change (MPOD) programs for over 40 years.During the program's history, many alumni have shared anecdotal accounts of cognitive, affective and behavioral changes that positively transformed their lives toward becoming more self-aware, more self-confident and effective change agents.Given such accounts, this study explores the question: How do MOD and MPOD graduates experience positive transformation and sustain it over time?Positive transformation, within this study, refers to the long-lasting, strength-based changes in behavior, affect and cognition used to help oneself and others to flourish.Through the use of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) and Appreciative Inquiry (AI), 32

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Author: Harry Ewing

Institution: Case Western Reserve University

Language: English

Topic: Appreciative Inquiry and Organizational Change

Subfield: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2278880766

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Cites: 78

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