MGB2320

Organisational change and development

(BUS)

6 points + 2-hour lecture and 1-hour tutorial per week + First semester + Berwick + Prerequisite: MGB1303

Synopsis: Part I Introduction to the theory of organisation development (OD) and the role of the OD practitioner. Part II The process of planned change in organisations. Topics include diagnosing organisational situations and problems, collecting, analysing and feeding back diagnostic information, and selecting, implementing, and evaluating change interventions. Part III OD practice and interventions at the individual, group, and organisation levels. Part IV Future directions in OD.

Assessment: Assignment 1 (2000 words): 15% + Assignment 2 (2500 words): 25% + Tutorial presentation: 10% + Examination (3 hours): 50%