Long Title:Organisational Development
Language of Instruction:English
Module Code:H8ORGDEV
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:LEVEL 8
Field of Study: Management and administration
Module Delivered in 4 programme(s)
Module Coordinator: Faculty Member
Module editor: JONATHAN BRITTAIN
Teaching and Learning Strategy: The learning strategy involves the use of lectures, tutorials, case studies, class discussions and video as appropriate. Lectures provide a framework and introduction to each topic covered, this will be supplemented by discussion and application of theory through the other methods mentioned. Each topic is further developed in specific recommended readings which are essential for learning and effective performance in the assessments.
Learning Environment: Learning will take place in a classroom environment. Learners will have access to library resources, both physical and electronic, outside the classroom where required. Selected module materials will be placed on Moodle, the college's virtual learning environment  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide an insight into organisational change and to describe Organisation Development (OD) as an approach to managing change
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 LO 1. Demonstrate an understanding the principles and concepts that direct change in organisations and its implications for organisations
LO2 LO 2. Demonstrate specialised conceptualised knowledge of the processes of change management, change agents and organisational learning
LO3 LO 3. Investigate Organisational Development philosophies and strategies
LO4 LO 4. Adopt the perspective of a consultant and be in a position to apply organisational development theories to a variety of organisational situations and contexts
Pre-requisite learning
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
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to Organisation Development
What is OD? Exploring the OD Concept
The Foundations of Organisational Change
The failure of organizational change and development programmes Different types of Planned Change Models of Organisation Development and Change Values in Organisation Development
Understanding the Organisation Development Process
The Organisation Development Practitioner The Diagnostic Process Resistance to Change
Organisation Development Interventions
OD Intervention Strategies and Targets Individual to Organisational Interventions and Approaches
The Future of OD
Emerging Directions for Organisational Development Future issues and challenges
Teaching methodology
The learning strategy involves the use of lectures, tutorials, case studies, class discussions and video as appropriate. Lectures provide a framework and introduction to each topic covered, this will be supplemented by discussion and application of theory through the other methods mentioned. Each topic is further developed in specific recommended readings which are essential for learning and effective performance in the assessments.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Assessment60.00%

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project (0050) This involves setting a major task where students must apply an OD approach to an organisational problem, scenario or situation. Depending on the nature of the task the student will be obliged to work independently and/or as part of a group. Students will be required to draw upon the relevant theory or models that may be applicable. The task may involve the students identifying problems or issues and outlining possible solutions and recommendations. Students may also be required to offer a presentation to an audience based on their work. (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4) 1,2,3,4 40.00 n/a
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Terminal Exam The end of semester exam paper consists of five questions on the material covered in lectures, tutorials, discussions and group exercises carried out by students during the module. Students are offered a choice of five questions and must answer three. Responses to questions would include: essay style responses. Students will be marked according to clarity, structure, contemporary examples - that illustrate points made, reference to materials covered, theories and research in the field. (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4) 1,2,3,4 60.00 End-of-Semester
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 2 Every Week 2.00
Tutorial No Description 1 Every Week 1.00
Independent Learning No Description 7.5 Every Week 7.50
Total Hours 10.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 10.50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 3 Every Week 3.00
Total Hours 3.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 3.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Dr. Donald L. Anderson 2012, Organization Development, Second Ed., Sage Publications, Inc [ISBN: 9781412987745]
Supplementary Book Resources
  • CUMMINGS T.G. AND WORLEY C.G. 2009, ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE, NINTH Ed., CENGAGELEARNING [ISBN: 978-0-324-58053-2]
  • Joan V. Gallos, editor; foreword by Edgar H. Schein 2006, Organization development, Jossey-Bass San Fransisco, CA [ISBN: 9780787984267]
  • FRANCIS, H., HOLBECHE, L., AND REDDINGTON, M. 2012, PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: A NEW AGENDA FOR ORGANISATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, CIPD LONDON [ISBN: 9781843982692]
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 

Module Delivered in

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
BAHHRD BA (Honours) in Human Resource Management 5 Core Subject
BAHBMD BA (Hons) in Business 5 Optional
BAHACC BA Honours in Accounting 6 Group Elective 2
BAHPSYCH Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Psychology 6 Group Elective 1B