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MGT388 Organisational Change (8)

Abstract

The magnitude and frequency of change occurring in today’s competitive, complex, fast-paced global economy means that organisations cannot stand still. They need to change in order to succeed and survive. Therefore, change is a normal part of business life. However, while the necessity for change may seem obvious, methods for ‘managing’ it (assuming change can be managed) are elusive. This subject critically examines the theoretical and practical tools and issues that face organisations when they confront change.

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Management and Marketing

Enrolment restrictions

Students completing Stages I, II and III of the Bachelor of Business Studies China Program or students enrolled in a Transnational Education Partner Program only.

Incompatible subject(s)Related subject(s)
MGT386 MGT386 This subject is similar in content.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to identify and explain the type and significance of various drivers of change
  • be able to critically assess the tools, techniques and practices that are employed to facilitate change
  • be able to evaluate the nature and significance of factors that facilitate or impede change
  • be able to explain the requirements for maintaining ongoing sustainable change
  • be able to discuss the role of culture, context, knowledge and technology in influencing all components of the change process

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

Introduction to organisational change

 

Understanding change

 

The change process

 

Human resource management and organisational change

 

Change leadership

 

Power and resistance to change

 

Measuring and evaluating change

 

The problems of human adjustment and economic sustainability

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.