Technology, organisations and change
Dr Ian Roos
6 points * Two 1-hour lectures per week and one 1-hour tutorial per week * First semester * Clayton * Prerequisite: MGC1020 or MGC1030 or with approval of lecturer
Objectives On completion of the subject students should have an understanding of the process of technological innovation; have knowledge of the relationships between technology, organisation structure and organisation strategy; be aware of technology as a catalyst for organisation change; have an understanding of the process of organisation change.
Synopsis This subject examines the inter-relationships between technology and organisation structures, strategies and processes, and how technology produces change within organisations. Technology provides the basis for innovative products and services, and fundamentally changes industries, redefining the ways in which organisationd operate. In the competitive international environment, with an ever increasing pressure to focus on consumer needs and produce a wider diversity of products, the capture of technology and creativity provides a means for organisations to gain a competitive advantage. This requires an understanding of the processes of innovation and organisational change.
Assessment Written assignments (4000 words): 50% * Examination (2 hours): 50%