Lecturer: Joanne Duberley
Modular value: 10 credits
Assessment: One 2-hour exam (100%)
This module aims to:
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Provide a critical analysis of different models of change;
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Examine the context in which change is introduced and the application of different models;
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Examine organisational development processes and the role of change agents;
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Examine the relationship between power, politics and change in organisations;
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Examine culture change and the implications of change for the management of diversity.
By the end of the module students should be able to:
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Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of different models of change;
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Assess the significance of context to the diagnosis of and response to change;
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Understand the relationship between organisations, individuals and change agents;
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Understand the political processes within organisations and their consequences for change;
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Present ideas clearly and concisely;
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Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues in the management of change
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Identify and justify a business issue that is of strategic relevance to the organisation
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Evaluate major theories relating to motivation, commitment and engagement at work and how these are put into practice by organizations in the context of managing change
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Contribute to the promotion of effective change management in organizations