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Ms.Divya Jain
Problem Identification
Unfreezing Consultation with a Behavioral Science Expert
Movement
Evaluate
Buchanan and Huczynski, (1997) has given seven steps of intervention as an approach :i. Scouting the initial stages of consultant and client exchanging ideas on the problem and the appropriate approach. ii. Entry contract is entered into to formalize the relationship of consultant and client. iii. Diagnosis information gathering to define the problem and identify causes. iv. Planning consultant and client members jointly establish the goals of an OD intervention and the proposed approach v. Action the intervention strategies are implemented. vi. Stabilization and Evaluation the change is stabilized (freezing takes place) and the outcomes are assessed. vii. Termination The consultant withdraws from the assignment.