Module Code: H8CHM
Long Title Change Management
Title Change Management
Module Level: LEVEL 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: DESMOND GARGAN
Module Author: Neasa Sherry
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 LO 1. Evaluate the context and triggers of change for an organisation
LO2 LO 2. Analyse the key models of planned change to benefit an organisation
LO3 LO 3. Critique the dynamics and psychology of change including the diverse nature of change in a multicultural setting
LO4 LO 4. Analyse and evaluate the principles of change management to specific business scenarios
LO5 LO 5. Evaluate the impact of change on teams, including the impact on culture, power and politics in organisations
LO6 LO 6. Critique the role of change agents and leadership in implementing change in organisations
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 (outlined in 4.2.2 Minimum requirements for general learning)  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
The Context of Organisational Change and Transformation
Introduction to strategic change Models of planned change Triggers for change within the organisation Managing and implementing change initiatives Economic and global Influences impacting organisations and resultant changes
Change Transition & Transformation Processes
The dynamics of change The psychology of change The complexities of cultural change The impact of culture, and influences of power and leadership Stakeholders at individual, group and organizational levels in the change process Transactional and transformational change models
Reorganisations
Responding to the pace of change Scope of reorganisations Managing Interconnected Change Managing projects and programmes and communications around change Private and Public Sector Change
Implementing successful change
Success factors Influencing key stakeholders Measuring successful change Strategies - participation, involvement and commitment Sources of Resistance to change and managing resistance in organisations
Process Review and Change
Lean and Six Sigma Concepts Business Process Re-engineering Systems Thinking Value Vs Waste Concepts Measuring Value and Waste Work Flows
Outside-in Thinking
Designing Change with Customers and Stakeholders
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
The assessment will consist of a 3,000 word essay, on applying the theories and concepts covered in class to a work based change. Students are required to draw up a change plan which includes triggers for change, communication of change, how to manage resistance to change and consideration of options in the approach they could take e.g. lean approach. This aims to develop student’s skills in applying theories to work situations.
No End of Module Assessment
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.
Reassessment Description
Repeat assessment will require students to apply the theories and concepts of change management to a work based scenario to demonstrate achievement of all learning outcomes.

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 214 Per Semester 17.83
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Hayes, J.. (2021), The Theory and Practice of Change Management, 6th Ed. Bloomsbury Publishing, Red Globe Press, UK.
  • Cummings.T.G,. Worley,C.G and Donavan, P. (2020), Organization Development and Change, 1st Ed. Cengage, UK.
  • Cameron, E., and Green, M. (2019), Making sense of change management: a complete guide to the models, tools and techniques of organizational change, 5th ed. Kogan Page.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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