The Management of Change

Lecturer:  Joanne Duberley

Modular value: 10 credits 

Assessment: One 2-hour exam (100%)

This module aims to:

  • Provide a critical analysis of different models of change; 
  • Examine the context in which change is introduced and the application of different models; 
  • Examine organisational development processes and the role of change agents; 
  • Examine the relationship between power, politics and change in organisations; 
  • Examine culture change and the implications of change for the management of diversity. 

By the end of the module students should be able to:

  • Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of different models of change; 
  • Assess the significance of context to the diagnosis of and response to change; 
  • Understand the relationship between organisations, individuals and change agents; 
  • Understand the political processes within organisations and their consequences for change; 
  • Present ideas clearly and concisely; 
  • Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues in the management of change 
  • Identify and justify a business issue that is of strategic relevance to the organisation 
  • 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 
  • Contribute to the promotion of effective change management in organizations