Using system differences to orchestrate change: A systems-guides intervention model

American Journal of Community Psychology

Volumn 39, Issue 3-4, 2007, Pages 393-403

  O'Connor, Patricia A ^a  

^a Russell Sage College   (United States)

Author keywords

Change agent; Community based intervention; Foster care; Systems change; Systems consultation

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; HUMAN; ORGANIZATION; PRACTICE GUIDELINE; SOCIAL BEHAVIOR; SOCIAL CHANGE;

GUIDELINES; HUMANS; ORGANIZATIONAL INNOVATION; SOCIAL CHANGE; SOCIAL FACILITATION;

EID: 34249869282     PISSN: 00910562     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10464-007-9105-4     Document Type: Article

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