MGO5100 · People and change

Overview

This unit introduces definitions, key concepts, and frameworks for understanding the practice of organisational change. The unit explores planned and unplanned change in depth, by exploring the benefits, challenges, and opportunities associated with both approaches to change. The unit is founded in evidence-based research and practice-based application which guide implementation in contemporary organisations. The unit content has been developed to promote inquiry, acknowledge the realities of contemporary management, and incorporate new learning about change processes and outcomes, to help employees, managers, and organisations thrive in uncertain times.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. demonstrate an understanding of the case for and challenges of planned and unplanned change to respond to changing organisational needs
2. analyse change processes at an individual and organisational level
3. evaluate a range of frameworks, approaches, and research to guide the implementation of change strategies to develop a more efficient, effective, and cohesive workplace.
4. demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.