MNGT3005

Managing Organisational Change

Faculty of Business and Law Newcastle Business School

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus	Semester 2
Ourimbah	Semester 2
UoN Singapore	Trimester 2

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009

Change is the only constant. (Diogenes Laertius) Managing Organisational Change examines the theories, frameworks and models of change within the organisational setting and addresses the viability of the contemporary organisation. The increasing dynamism of external and internal organisational environments is seen as both a strategic determinant and rationale for change within organisations and seeks to show how and why managerial responses to such dynamism are increasingly centred on the successful management of change processes. In this context, we explore the mechanisms of change and improvement in organisations, engaging in workshops, case studies, and experiential exercises designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course it is intended you will be able to:

1. Comprehend and evaluate a variety of frameworks and models of organisational change.
2. Demonstrate an integrative understanding of the structural, human, technological, cultural, political, and symbolic frameworks of organisational change.
3. Critically examine the various diagnostic and intervention techniques used in organisational development and change.
4. Apply your learning of the various theories and models of organisational change in a real world business context.
5. Communicate your professional knowledge both in oral and written formats, incorporating effective use of technical aids to further engage your audience.
6. Analyse, synthesise and evaluate organisational change problems and issues, working collaboratively to propose, research, develop and present their solution

Content

People and Change
Groups and Change
Organisations and their changing environment : macro-level perspectives of Organisational Change
Dynamics of Structural Change
Cultures and Change
HRM and Change : Socio-technical approach to Job redesign
Technology and Change
The Politics of Change
Leadership and Change
Diagnosing and Implementing Change : Hard & Soft Systems models
Contemporary Issues and Factors for Success.

Replacing Course(s)

N/A

Transition

N/A

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

Basic/Introductory Organisational Behaviour (IRHR1001)and MNGT2001 BUsiness Strategy

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Workshop

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	Case analysis
Examination: Formal	End of semester examination
Other: (please specify)	Essential Criteria - To be awarded a passing grade in this course, students must attempt all assessment items and achieve a mark of 50% in total.
Presentations - Tutorial	Case Study Research and Presentation in workshop
Quiz - Class	Mid Semester test (short answers questions)

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Workshop: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks

Timetables