Why Are Organizational Development and Behavior Seen as Separate? Let's Explore the Differences

Shringarika Srivastava
Why is OD considered a different subject altogether? Why isn't it a part of OB itself, when OB also deals with organizational practices? I know there is a difference, but what exactly is it?
tsivasankaran
Sujatha,

This is a good difference you have highlighted. OB is related to the study of behavior, and OD is related to management of behavior.

Siva
Sapnah
Even I am not very clear in this area. How should you answer a question which says, "What kind of OD interventions do you do in your company?" Please clear my doubts.

Sapna :(
Shringarika Srivastava
Hi Sujata!

Thanks for explaining the difference between OB and OD. There is a fine line difference that was confusing, and you made it clear!

Cheers,
Shringarika
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