The application of organization development methods within a framework of public-private management of educational institutions
Abstract
The article describes the example of successful application of organization development methods as a form of public-private management of educational institutions. The objective of the research was the approbation of methodology for diagnosing and changing organizational culture at Educational Center ‘Gornostay’ for maximizing the effectiveness of a cultural integration process of merged educational organizations. The practical relevance of the research is determined by the application of a modern management tool in the area of public school administration. The research is based on Cameron’s and Quinn’s sociological methodology, and the result of its application showed the difference between the current and desired state of organizational culture that made it possible to propose the steps for moving from the situation ‘as it is’ to the situation ‘as it should be’. The transition from existing functional structure to matrix structure was recommended as the problem solution.
About the Authors
E. V. AliabinaRussian Federation
I. G. Putintseva
Russian Federation
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For citations:
Aliabina E.V., Putintseva I.G. The application of organization development methods within a framework of public-private management of educational institutions. World of Economics and Management. 2015;15(1):110–122. (In Russ.)