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Cameron, E. Green, M. (2004) Making Sense of Change Management Kogan Page Payne. V. (2005) Planning and managing Change project Edition, Amacom

The learning strategy for this module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment). This will include 24 hours of class support and 126 hours of independent and self directed study.

The class sessions will include formal lectures, case study analysis and group discussions based on student experiences in the subject area. Students will be encouraged to integrate their work based experiences with new knowledge and skills developed in the classroom as the module progresses.

A work based assignment (1500 words) (100%) (Learning Outcomes 1-4)

This will focus on a planned change in the student's organisation. Identifying the key factors that drive the change and the barriers associated with it. Production of a simple Gantt chart to show a clear understanding of the activities and time scales involved.

The aim of this module is to introduce students to the range of basic skills essential for understanding the issues that drive change and the barriers and impact change has on the organisation.

- PESTEL analysis
- SWOT on the organisation
- 3-step model
- Politics of change
- Barriers to change
- Drivers for change
- Principles of change management