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Module Title	Organisational Change & Transition
Module Code	HR566
School	DCUBS
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr John McMackin	Office Number	Q320
Level	5	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

The aim of this module is to present a clear and comprehensive picture of organisational change and development so that studesnts will acquire the knowledge and skill required to managae change more effectively.

This module will equip students with a set of tools used to 'measure' organisations and their preparedness for and possibilities of change. Different origins of change require different actions. Students will be able to identify the factors one must consider in any change initiative. Reworking the skills and attitudes of staff will also be treated.

Learning Outcomes

To understand the multiple perspectives from which organizational change and development may be viewed and be able to advise on, initiate and implement successful organizational transformation.

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	24
Tutorials
Laboratories
Seminars
Independent Learning Time	51

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

The nature of change
Models of change managementOrganisational development as a tool for change
Organistional development interventions
Overcoming resistance and building readiness for change
Managing the cultural clash
Change and development through coaching
Sustaining Change

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	40%	Examination Weight	60%

Indicative Reading List

Essential

Cummings,T.G.& Worley,C.G.(2000). Organisational Change & Development. Prentice Hall.

Supplementary

French, W.L.,Bell,C.H.& Zawacki, R.A.(2000). Organisation Development & Transformation. McGraw-Hill

Harper,M.2006. Organisational Change. London:CIPD.

Hughes,M.2006. Change Management.London:CIPD.

Jick,T.D.& Peiperi, M.A. (2003). Managing Change: Case & Concepts. McGraw-Hill.

Programme or List of Programmes

GDHRM

Grad Dip in Human Resource Management

MHRM

Masters in Human Resource Management

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