MGG2320

Organisational change and development

(BUS)

6 points + Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week + Distance, approximately 12 hours per week + First semester + Gippsland + Prerequisite: MGG1303

Synopsis: Introduction to the theory of organisation development (OD) and the role of the OD practitioner. 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. OD practice and interventions at the individual, group, and organisation levels. Future directions in OD.

Assessment: On campus (assignment one of 2000 words, 15%; assignment two of 2500 words, 25%; tutorial, 10%; examination of 3 hours, 50%): 100% + Distance (assignment one of 2000 words, 20%; assignment two of 2500 words, 30%; examination of 3 hours, 50%): 100%