Module Code: H8CMOD
Long Title Change Management and Organisational Development 
Title Change Management and Organisational Development 
Module Level: LEVEL 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: Pauline Kelly Phelan
Module Author: Isabela Da Silva
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate conceptualised knowledge of the characteristics and processes of organisational development
LO2 Critically evaluate the methods and approaches to organisational development as a means of enabling organisations to meet their goals.
LO3 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and concepts that direct change in organisations and its implications for organisations
LO4 Critically evaluate key models of planned change and their application to various change scenarios/specific business scenarios
LO5 Explore the context and triggers of change and analyse potential sources of resistance to change and recommend means of overcoming resistance in an organisation
LO6 Explore the role of HR in managing and driving change in an organisation
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements

As per programme requirements. 
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to Organisational Development
Analysis, Diagnosis and Interventions  Pestle, Swot analysis, employee surveys
Organisational Development Interventions
E.g. Engagement, High Performing Work Systems, Lean and Six Sigma Concepts, Organisational Learning
The Context of Organisational Change and Transformation
Economic and global Influences impacting organisations and resultant changes   Triggers for change within the organisation   Managing and implementing change initiatives  International change and challenges Models of planned change   Sources of resistance to change     Managing and overcoming resistance to change  Designing change interventions and influencing, Implementing successful change
Psychology of Change
Individual change (Behavioural, cognitive, psychodynamic and humanistic approaches to change, Myers Briggs Type Indicator)   Team change and leading change
Cultural Change
The complexities of cultural change   The impact of culture, and influences of power and leadership  Change Agents and Collaborators
Communicating Change
The change escalator  Communication approaches  Strategies - Facilitation, Participation and involvement
Private and Public Sector Change
n/a
The Role of Human Resource Managers in organisational change
HR as change agents  Leading and facilitating change initiatives
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Formative Assessment % of total: Non-Marked
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-Marked: Yes
Assessment Description:
A formative assessment will be given in class and this will include a group presentation. Marks are not assigned for this, although it it is part of course work. Case studies will be assigned to groups and they will be required to analyse the case, make recommendations on how an organisation should manage change and present their findings and recommendations in class. Feedback on their presentation, recommendations and their understanding of the key topics will be given to assist them in preparing for their assignments.
Assessment Type: Assignment % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
This module is assessed through an assignment which is case based or may be applied to the organisation that students are employed in.  The assignment brief will be issued to learners at the start of the module.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Classroom and demonstrations 36 Per Semester 3.00
Independent Learning Independent learning 202 Per Semester 16.83
Tutorial Mentoring and small-group tutoring 12 Per Semester 1.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Cameron E, and Green M. (2015) Making Sense of Change Management: A Complete Guide to the Models, Tools and Techniques of Organizational change, 5th ed, Kogan Page, UK.
  • Cheung-Judge, M-Y. and Holbeche, L , (2021) ,Organizational Development: A practitioner’s guide for OD and HR. 3rd ED, Kogan Page, London.
  • Cohen, D. S. (2005) The Heart of Change Field Guide : Tools And Tactics for Leading Change in Your Organization, Mass: Harvard Business Review Press, Boston, https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip,cookie,shib&db=e076mww&AN=674958&site=eds-live&scope=site.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Armstrong M., and Taylor S., (2020) Armstrong’s Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice, 15th Edition, Kogan Page, London. (Also available as an e-book).
  • CIPD (2012), Building Productive Public Sector Workplaces. Boosting HR Performance in the Irish Public Sector, CIPD UK www.cipd.co.uk.
  • Mark Hughes. (2010), Managing Change, McGraw-Hill Education, p.366, [ISBN: 9781843982418].
  • Kew J and Stredwick J., (2016) Human Resource Management in a Business Context. 3rd Edition. CIPD U.K.
  • Seddon J., 2003, Freedom from Command and Control, Vanguard Education U.K.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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