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SBUS41850

Academic Year 2024/2025

Intro to Chnge,Transf & OrgDev (SBUS41850)

Subject:
Business
College:
Business
School:
Business
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Patrick Gibbons
Trimester:
Autumn&Spring&Summer(separate)
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module will provide a foundation for the Organisational Development (OD) field and identify key considerations in designing change and development programmes. Particular attention will be focused on process consultation and the skills of the OD practitioner, individual self-assessment and reflections, and providing foundational information on why change and transformation efforts often fail. The module will adopt an interactive style and use a mix of case studies, self-assessment exercises, videos, experiential learning, and articles to provide foundational knowledge on the change and development process.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

The learning outcomes from this module include:
• To develop an understanding of the drivers and enablers of change,
• To evaluate various approaches to leading change,
• To understand why change and transformation efforts often fail,
• To develop an understanding of an individual’s role and strengths in the change process,
• To draw upon participant experiences to identify a few best practices in change management,
• To develop a better understanding of aligning talent with strategy,
• To develop skills to be an effective change agent at work.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

16
Specified Learning Activities

40
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Total

116

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module has a detailed study guide. Students are required to complete the module pre-reading or pre-work prior to attending the seminar sessions. The sessions themselves will be a combination of lectures, group discussion, in-class presentations, case study discussions and classroom exercises. A heavy emphasis in the seminars is on teasing out the implications of theory for practical application in a workplace context.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Participation in Learning Activities: Participation grade Week 7 Graded No

15

 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Pre assignment Week 6 Graded No

25

 Yes
Assignment(Including Essay): Post assignment Week 15 Graded No

60

 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Written feedback to be provided within 20 days of assignment deadline.

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