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2020/21 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

LUBS5386M Organizational Development and Change

15 creditsClass Size: 70

Module manager: Chia-Huei Wu
Email: c.wu4@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2020/21

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

The aim of this module is to examine theories of change and development as they apply to organisations, groups and individuals. It examines different theoretical perspectives and approaches that can be applied to the diagnosis and solving of problems in organisations.

Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to critically assess:
- major concepts, theories, frameworks and tools for analysing the need for change and designing interventions
- potential negative human costs of change and ways in which to minimise these costs
- methodological issues, concepts and theories about stability in organisations

Skills outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:

Subject specific skills
- evaluate and debate theories and received opinion on organisational development and change
- apply theories, concepts and frameworks to diagnose the need for change and design interventions that will move organisations to a more effective state
- formulate communications regarding change in language that will be accessible to those involved in the change process

Transferable skills
- synthesise ideas and develop models to facilitate understanding, planning and action


Syllabus

The module covers core topics within the discipline of change management, including: organizational change process; leadership and organizational change; teams and organizational change; employees reactions to organizational change; employee-led change

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
e-Lecture91.009.00
Directed Study151.0015.00
Tutorials91.009.00
Private study hours117.00
Total Contact hours33.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)150.00

Private study

This could include a variety of activities, such as reading, watching videos, question practice and exam preparation.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Your teaching methods could include a variety of delivery models, such as face-to-face teaching, live webinars, discussion boards and other interactive activities. There will be opportunities for formative feedback throughout the module.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Assignment3,000 words100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

The resit for this module will be 100% by 3,000 words coursework

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 10/08/2020 08:41:50

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