MGC3130 - The management of change

Leader: Dr Ramanie Samaratunge

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit examines the process of organisation change within the theoretical frameworks of organisation culture, power and leadership. It examines the major schools of thought concerning the management of change, and analyses change processes used in organisations.

Objectives

The learning objectives of this unit are to:

• discuss the major conceptual models underlying the OD change process and the role of the OD practitioner and his/her relationship with the client system;
• critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of diagnostic techniques and its importance for the success of the planned change program;
• discuss the main features of different interventions for the individual, work, group and organizational levels;
• explain current trends in OD and speculate on how OD is likely to change in the near future;
• demonstrate skills to analyse case studies of change situations.

Assessment

Individual assignment: 1500 words (20%)
Group assignment: 2500 words (30%)
Examination 3 hours: (50%)

Contact hours

Three hours of class contact

Prerequisites

MGC1010