Module Overview

Organisational Development & Change

The module aim is to provide students with an in-depth comprehension of the principles, foundations and process of organisational development and change. The modules main objective is to provide the students with a comprehensive understanding of formulation and implementation guidelines and issues for successful Change Management Strategies.

Module Code

ORGD H4001

ECTS Credits

5

*Curricular information is subject to change

The principles of Organisational Development

Evolution of Organisational Development, values, assumptions and beliefs in Organisational Development.

Foundations of Organisational Development and Transformation

Foundations of Organisational Development, the field approach, intervention theory, inter-group problems in organizations, socio-technical systems, principles and guidelines.

The process of Organisational Change and Development

Overview of organizational development interventions, team interventions, structural interventions and the applicability of Organisational Development.

Guidelines and issues for successful Organizational Development and Change Management

Creating a readiness for organizational change, defining a political model for organizations, issues in consultant-client relationships, and the future of organisational development and change management, assessing the effects of organisational development: issues and problems.

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Other Assessment(s)40
Formal Examination60