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

Module Title	Change Management
Module Code	HR587
School	DCUBS
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Cyril Kirwan Semester 2: Paul Davis
Module Teacher	Cyril Kirwan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to examine and critically assess a number of change models,approaches and methodologies that set out to explain the management of change in anorganizational context. The course provides change frameworks and tools for introducing andsustaining organizational change and provides opportunities to apply the material in differentchange situations. Topics include diagnosis, initiation, implementation and institutionalizationof change in various change contexts. The course is organized around readings, discussions,cases, lectures and multi-media material. It provides an awareness of the challengesof effecting long term organisational change.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the nature of generic, individual, and organisational change processes
2. Critique different change paradigms and concepts of change, as well as different change managementmodels
3. Evaluate the probable impact of known change practices on individual, group and organisational level
4. Interpret change theory and research in an organisational context

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	Outline of models, approaches and methodologies
Independent learning	60	Reading, research, collaborative learning, exercises
Examination	41	Individual assignments, group presentations
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 changing context of change and change paradigms.
This section examines what is meant by organizational change and the reasons why it happens. Itrecognizes the fact that organizational life is influenced by many factors, mainly those originating outsidethe organization. It essentially argues that the context of change is dynamic and should therefore beconsidered anew with every change initiative..

Implementing change.
This section explores the formal and informal aspects of organizational life that influence the process ofchange and within which change happens. It also concentrates on different change models, approaches andmethodologies.

The experience of change and organizational change.
This section investigates the subjective experience of change by employees and organizations and theimpact of change..

Leading change.
The role of leadership in the change process is discussed as well as applicable leadership models andapproaches that can be applied in the facilitation of change..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Individual assignment based on real-life situation	80%	Sem 1 End
Presentation	Team based presentation of assigned material	20%	Sem 1 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