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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title People & Change
Module Code MNA1062 (ITS: HR5019)
Faculty DCU Business School School DCU Business School
NFQ level 9 Credit Rating 5
Description

To provide students with a deep strategic understanding of the change agenda and challenges in the contemporary business context. The module's learning environment will enable students to reflect on, explore and analyse best practice theories, models and approaches in leading people through change.

Learning Outcomes

1. Fully understand the key theoretical aspects of organisational change in a dynamic environment and the application of these theories in practical scenarios
2. Assess the critical success factors and key issues relating to change in organisations
3. Understand the roles of organisational culture, leadership, and organisation processes and dynamics in leading change.
4. Formulate change management strategies and activities to support organisation design and realignment outcomes.


WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Lecture24No Description
Independent Study101No Description
Total Workload: 125
Section Breakdown
CRN11067Part of TermSemester 1
Coursework0%Examination Weight0%
Grade Scale40PASSPass Both ElementsY
Resit CategoryRC1Best MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorBrian HarneyModule TeacherKathryn Mccarthy
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Group assignment1. In groups of 5 to answer questions on a case study (fictional) regarding a merger which was neither well planned nor well managed. (Rubric to be developed) Groups to assune role of a leader appointed to address the fallout of the poorly managed change and how to remedy. Ref to theories, case studies etc30%n/a
Essay2. An individual written reflection on the change management tool/theory which you consider has the most relevance in the current VUCA business climate. Consider how it could have added value to a org change you experienced or who you might apply it to a current change process. What are the strengths and weaknesses of this model…....support with ref to contemporary articles etc…..50%n/a
Assignment3. An individual oral presentation (recorded and submitted on Loop Max three minutes regarding the significance of communications in the change management process What are the key aspects of a comms plan What are the critical success factors Possible Pitfalls etc20%n/a
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.

* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None

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

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
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Other Resources

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