mgt5moc organisational change and development
ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT
MGT5MOC
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will explore and apply the key frameworks that guide the management of organisational change. You will develop the skills required to formulate and implement an appropriate change management intervention. You will also analyse how organisations initiate, resist and stimulate change, and consider suitable strategies to influence organisational stakeholders.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMichael Wildenauer
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Two of: MGT5ARP or MGT5DPP or MGT5ERN
Co-requisites One of: MGT5ARP or MGT5DPP or MGT5ERN
Incompatible subjects EDU5MOC, MGT5OCD
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically analyse the key theories and concepts that shape our understanding of organisational change
- Activities:
- Lecture materials, case studies, experiential exercises, workshop activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Design appropriate strategies to facilitate and manage organisational change
- Activities:
- Lecture materials, case studies, experiential exercises, workshop activities, role plays
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Analyse effective and ineffective change interventions
- Activities:
- Lecture materials, case studies, experiential exercises, workshop activities, role plays
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Develop a well-supported change management intervention to address the challenges faced by an organisation
- Activities:
- Lecture materials, case studies, experiential exercises, workshop activities, role plays
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Develop your skills as a change agent
- Activities:
- Lecture materials, case studies, experiential exercises, workshop activities, role plays, self reflection
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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City Campus, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size60
Enrolment information Space limitations Priority given to students enrolled in a course at the City Campus, then by order of application.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Wildenauer
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Reflective Exercise | Written assignment, 2000 words This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Ethical behaviour. | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Group Action Plan | Group assignment (2-3 students per group), 2000 words per student This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Quantitative/Digital literacy, Inquiry/research, Critical thinking, Teamwork, and Discipline specific knowledge. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual Case study analysis | Written assignment, 1500 words This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Creative Problem Solving. | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual Evaluation Plan | Written assignment, 1000 words equivalent This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Speaking. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Wildenauer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 28 - 34
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 34 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Reflective Exercise | Written assignment, 2000 words This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Ethical behaviour. | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Group Action Plan | Group assignment (2-3 students per group), 2000 words per student This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Quantitative/Digital literacy, Inquiry/research, Critical thinking, Teamwork, and Discipline specific knowledge. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual Case study analysis | Written assignment, 1500 words This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Creative Problem Solving. | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual Evaluation Plan | Written assignment, 1000 words equivalent This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Speaking. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Wildenauer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 44 - 50
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 44 to week 50 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Reflective Exercise | Written assignment, 2000 words This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Ethical behaviour. | 30 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Group Action Plan | Group assignment (2-3 students per group), 2000 words per student This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Quantitative/Digital literacy, Inquiry/research, Critical thinking, Teamwork, and Discipline specific knowledge. | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual Case study analysis | Written assignment, 1500 words This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Creative Problem Solving. | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Individual Evaluation Plan | Written assignment, 1000 words equivalent This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Speaking. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |