Developed by Jerry Porras is a valuable model for thinking about change and for managing change. It is a system for graphically displaying the problems of an organization, examining the interconnections between the problems, identifying core problems and graphically tracking the corrective actions taken to solve the problems.

1. Stream Analysis
Comprehensive OD interventions

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Manu Melwin Joy
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3. Stream Analysis
• Developed by Jerry Porras is
a valuable model for
thinking about change and
for managing change.
• It is a system for graphically
displaying the problems of
an organization, examining
the interconnections
between the problems,
identifying core problems
and graphically tracking the
corrective actions taken to
solve the problems.

4. Stream Analysis
• Porras categorized organization
work in four classes-
a) Organizing arrangements-
goals, structure, policies etc.
b) Social factors- Culture,
mgt style, interaction
process etc.
c) Technology- tools,
equipment, job design,
technical systems.
d) Physical Setting- space
configuration, physical
ambience,interior design etc.

5. Stream Analysis
• A thorough diagnosis of the
organization’s problems and
barriers to effectiveness is
performed via brainstorming
sessions, interviews,
questionnaires and other methods.
• Each problem is categorized in
one stream.

6. Stream Analysis
• The interconnections between the
problems are noted. Problems that
have many interconnections are
identified as core problem.
• Action plans are developed to
correct the core problems.
• In stream analysis, OD programs
change the work setting, which
leads to organizational
improvement.