BAM6212 - Managing Change

Objectives:

(1) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principle models of organisational change and ways in which organisations respond to internal and external pressure
(2) Evaluate the application of those models to practical issues of managing organisational change such as leadership and resisitance
(3) Research and analyse the process of change in a selected organisation
(4) Demonstrate experience of working within a team and presenting information, analysis and evaluation.

Content:

Models of change: types and pace of change; range of organisational responses using case studies. Culture and Leadership: centrality of organisational culture in responding to change both in terms of resistance and successful implementation.
Techniques for managing organisational change: planning; implementation; managing resistance; encouraging creativity and addressing ethical concerns.
The new world of work: the knowledge economy; career development; coping with change; changing working patterns.
Reality of organisational life: use of text and video case studies; guest speakers dealing with change management issues.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lecture schedule supplemented by guest speakers.
Tutorial format occasionally in the form of practical sessions involving simulations and activities.
In semester 2, workshops will be facilitated to support the group research process.

Lecture
Contact hours 18
Number of groups 1

Tutorials/Workshops
Contact hours 18
Number of groups 4

Assessment:

001 Essay 1 x 2500 words 50%
002 Group Presentation 1 x 20 mins per group 25%
003 Individual report 1 x 1500 words 25%
004 Essay 1 x 2500 words 50%
005 Essay 1 x 3000 words 50%


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