Stakeholders work with the data to
solve problems or achieve vision locally
Mapping tools
Qualitative, Quantitative
Surveys, Interviews, Observation, Etc.
Collaborative process
Key Ideas
The key to effective diagnosis is to know what to
look for at each org level and to recognise how
levels affect one another
Purpose of diagnosis is to specify the exact nature of the
problem, to identify the underlying causal forces, and to
provide a basis for selecting effective interventions
Can be aimed at solving specific problems or at
enabling the organisation for future development
Diagnosis is based on conceptual frameworks about
how organisations function - serve as road maps
Org. Level Diagnosis
Open Systems Model
Org. serves to coordinate behaviours between
departments and is open to exchanges with the larger
environment, and is influenced by external forces
6 Properties
Environments
Inputs, Transformation, Outputs
Boundaries
Feedback
Equifinality
Alignment
Orgs are hierarchically ordered
Groups
Individual Jobs
Environmental inputs
Design components
Outputs
Effectiveness
Tech, systems, strategy, etc.
Org is effective when there is alignment between 3
Dangers
Confidentiality
Overdiagnosis
Crisis Diagnosis
Favourite Diagnosis
Symptoms Diagnosis
Group Diagnosis
Derived from Open
Systems Model
Input
Design Component
(Transformation Process)
Output
Must...
Take into account org
design as primary input
Examine goal clarity, task structure,
group composition
List group performance and
member quality of work life
as outputs