Description
This module aims to equip students with an understanding of the complex nature of leading and managing people when implementing and evaluating change in organizations. The relationship between task, people and technology will be analysed in the context of organizational change. Factors that necessitate change and the main indicators of change are critically analysed. Different approaches to leadership are examined as are alternative models of organizational change.
Aims
The aim of this module is to equip students with an understanding of the complex nature of leading and managing people when initiating, implementing and evaluating change in organisations.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module the student should be able to:
- Critically assess the contexts, drivers and challenges of change
- Critically analyse the nature of leadership in the change process
- Understand and critically evaluate the different approaches to change and change leadership
Indicative Content
1 Leading and managing change
Theoretical approaches to change and change leadership, leader's role in the change process, ethical leadership
2 Managing people in the context of change
Psychological contract, resistance, reactions to change, interpersonal relationships during the process of change
3 Analysing change contexts and drivers
The change context and the challenges they pose for leaders: globalisation, technology, market dynamics, sustainability
| Teaching and Learning Method | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 0 |
| Tutorial/Seminar | 0 |
| Supervised Practical Activity | 0 |
| Unsupervised Practical Activity | 35 |
| Assessment | 40 |
| Independent | 75 |
Guidance Notes
SCQF Level - The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.
Credit Value – The total value of SCQF credits for the module. 20 credits are the equivalent of 10 ECTS credits. A full-time student should normally register for 60 SCQF credits per semester.
Disclaimer
We make every effort to ensure that the information on our website is accurate but it is possible that some changes may occur prior to the academic year of entry. The modules listed in this catalogue are offered subject to availability during academic year 2024/5, and may be subject to change for future years.