Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 10:43
“The only constant is change” has become something of a cliché, but it effectively captures the often daily reality for organisations and individuals where change is ever present. Organisations exist in dynamic environments that present constant challenges whether in relation to global economic and political developments, changes in competitor behaviour and consumer demands, developments in technologies, or changes in legislation. Likewise, for you as an individual, developments in aspects of your personal and professional life will often require you to change. This might mean acquiring new knowledge, skills and approaches, especially in relation to your employability and career. By understanding more about the context and dynamics of change as well as the differing interpretations and reactions to change, you will be in a better position personally and professionally. An ability to recognise why there may be resistance to change will enable you to develop practical actions that can effectively facilitate and lead it. In an ever-evolving world, where change is rapid and constant, the capacity to navigate and implement change successfully can be crucial to your business’ survival.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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“The only constant is change” has become something of a cliché, but it effectively captures the often daily reality for organisations and individuals where change is ever present. Organisations exist in dynamic environments that present constant challenges whether in relation to global economic and political developments, changes in competitor behaviour and consumer demands, developments in technologies, or changes in legislation. Likewise, for you as an individual, developments in aspects of your personal and professional life will often require you to change. This might mean acquiring new knowledge, skills and approaches, especially in relation to your employability and career. By understanding more about the context and dynamics of change as well as the differing interpretations and reactions to change, you will be in a better position personally and professionally. An ability to recognise why there may be resistance to change will enable you to develop practical actions that can effectively facilitate and lead it. In an ever-evolving world, where change is rapid and constant, the capacity to navigate and implement change successfully can be crucial to your business’ survival.
This course aims to:
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback | ||||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Analyse the roles of managers and change agents in managing change. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Analyse the nature of resistance to change and approaches to overcoming it. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Apply key approaches, models and tools for analysing, planning and implementing change so as to improve organisational and individual effectiveness. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Understand the importance of leading change and why transformation efforts often fail. |
| Factual | Understand | Demonstrate knowledge of the main theoretical perspectives on organisational change and their implications for managing change. |
| Procedural | Apply | Demonstrate the need to institutionalise successful change. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback | Word Count | 1000 | ||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Analyse the nature of resistance to change and approaches to overcoming it. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Apply key approaches, models and tools for analysing, planning and implementing change so as to improve organisational and individual effectiveness. |
| Procedural | Apply | Demonstrate the need to institutionalise successful change. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback | ||||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Factual | Understand | Demonstrate knowledge of the main theoretical perspectives on organisational change and their implications for managing change. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Apply key approaches, models and tools for analysing, planning and implementing change so as to improve organisational and individual effectiveness. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Analyse the roles of managers and change agents in managing change. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Understand the importance of leading change and why transformation efforts often fail. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Analyse the nature of resistance to change and approaches to overcoming it. |
| Procedural | Apply | Demonstrate the need to institutionalise successful change. |
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