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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Organisational Change & Transition
Module Code	HR566
School	DCUBS
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The aim of this module is to present a clear and comprehensive picture of organisational change and development so that students will acquire the knowledge and skill required to manage change more effectively.This module will equip students with a set of tools used to 'measure' organisations and their preparedness for and possibilities of change. Different origins of change require different actions. Students will be able to identify the factors one must consider in any change initiative.

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss the multi-dimensional nature of organisational change
2. Evaluate models of change management and recommend appropriate methods of implementing change
3. Identify obstacles often encountered in change management
4. Recommend strategies to overcome obstacles to change
5. Explain the role of organisational culture, politics and leadership in facilitating and impeding the change process

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	Outline of models and relevant theory in area of change management
Independent learning	20	Case study preparation for class discussions
Independent learning	28	Reading
Group work	10	Preparation for group assignment
Examination	15	Preparation and write up of assignment
Independent learning	28	Direct preparation for and completion of examination
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

The nature of change.
Diagnosing change.

Models of change management.
Overcoming resistance and building readiness for change.

Managing culture.
Leading change.

Power and politics in the change process.
Mergers and acquisitions.

Sustaining Change.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	40%	Examination Weight	60%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Group assignment	40%	Sem 2 End

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Senior, B. & Fleming, J.: 2006, Organisational Change, 3rd Ed, Financial Times Prentice Hall., Harlow, England,
Cummings,T.G.& Worley,C.G.: 2009, Organisational Change & Development., 9th Ed, South Western,
Collins, D.: 1998, Organizational Change: Sociological Perspectives, Routledge, London,
Burnes, B.: 2004, Managing Change, 4th Ed, FT Prentice Hall, Harlow, England:,
Paton, R.A.& McCalman, J.: 2008, Change Management: A Guide to Effective Implementation, 3rd Ed, Sage, London,
Hughes, M.: 2006, Change Management: A Critical Perspective, CIPD, UK,

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

GDHRM

Grad Dip in Human Resource Management

MHRM

MSc in Human Resource Management

Timetable this semester: Timetable for HR566

Date of Last Revision

02-NOV-10

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