Module Description
This module is designed to encourage students to think and reflect upon the nature of change in organisations. In particular, the module will consider many of the key aspects in preparing for, implementing, and evaluating a variety of types and aspects of organisational changes. Building upon an awareness of these key theories and debates students will explore the process and consequences of introducing change in organizations while recognizing the complexity inherent in changing organizations.
The emphasis of the module is providing the analytical skills to understand the broad principles underlying the key stages in a change process that could be then applied to a range of different types of changes within organizations. The course is not driven by providing recipes but more realizing the value of critical analytical and reasoning skills that can be applied to the practicalities of different organizational change interventions.
Module Aims
The main aim of the module is to enable students to appreciate and analyse organisational change and how this can best be managed.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
1. Understand various theoretical perspectives and critical debates on how organisations change.
2. Appreciate the complexities of organisational change and the barriers which organisations face in managing change.
3. Analyse the assumptions and reactions which various organisational actors experience towards organisational change and the human issues which are related to change.
4. Discuss various techniques and practices which managers can employ to manage change in organisations.
Skills for Your Professional Life (Transferable Skills)
In addition, this module will also contribute to your development of the following employability skills.
* Written Communication
* Oral Communication
* Research Skills
* Critical Thinking
* Teamwork-Collaboration
* Innovation and Curiosity
* Commercial Awareness
- Module Supervisor: Anthony Holt