MGT320 Managing Change (8)

This subject presents an integrated approach to the theory, research and practice of the management of the change process. Students will develop and apply action plans that encompass diagnosis, interventions, implementation and institutionalisation.

Subject Outlines
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Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Bathurst Campus
Online
Bathurst Campus
Session 3 (90)
On Campus
CSU Study Centre Melbourne
Online
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MGT320. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Management and Marketing

Assumed Knowledge
MGT210 or INR210 or (MGT100 and ITC350)

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate a perspective on the theory and practice of organisational change, through examination of current research and future trends;
  • be able to evaluate and apply appropriate techniques and methods for the diagnosis of external and internal pressures for change in organisations;
  • be able to apply action plans, targeting the level (individual, group and organisation) and types of change;
  • be able to assess political, cultural, structural and leadership factors in implementing change, taking into account the type, depth and scale of the change program; and
  • be able to formulate strategies for managing effective change including addressing resistance versus readiness, and change institutionalisation.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • The nature of organisational change
  • The history of organisational change
  • Change models/approaches
  • The change agent
  • Diagnostic models
  • Planned change interventions
  • The political, cultural, structural and leadership factors influencing change management
  • Evaluation and institutionalisation of change
  • The future of change

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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