This module aims to help identify the impact of change on people in the workplace and the consequences of change in relation to the complexities of organizational life. Change has implications at operational and strategic levels as it influences the working environment of individuals, groups and the organization as a whole, as well as the relationships with stakeholders. The module will take both a pragmatic perspective by exploring the application of change ideas to situations as well as critiquing theory and the literature on change as it applies to organizational progression.

Senior, B and Swailes, S (2016) Organizational Change 5th Ed Pearson.
Burnes, B M (2014) Managing Change 6th Ed. Pearson.
Price, D (2009) The principles and practice of change. Palgrave macmillan
Cameron, E and Green, M (2015) Making sense of change management. 4th Ed. Kogan Page.

Staffordshire University electronic resources and off-campus library facilities.
Module website
Professional Networking sites like LinkedIn
Institute of Directors
CIPD

1. DEVELOP AND ARTICULATE A CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND ANALYSIS OF CHANGE AND THE LEADERSHIP OF CHANGE SITUATIONS.
Knowledge and Understanding

2. DEMONSTRATE AN ABILITY TO APPLY APPROPRIATE CONCEPTS MODELS AND THEORY TO PRACTICE USING APPROPRIATE TECHNIQUES OF INQUIRY.
Enquiry
Learning

3. ANALYSE AND CRITICALLY EVALUATE ASPECTS OF CHANGE AND LEADERSHIP THEORY AND PRACTICE UNDER INVESTIGATION
Analysis
Application

4. COMMUNICATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND REFLECTION ON THE APPLICATION OF KEY THEORIES AND MODELS OF GROUP DYNAMICS AND INTERACTIONS, AND THE CHOICES ASSOCIATED WITH THEM. Communication
Reflection
Learning

The learning strategy for this module is based around students committing a total of 150 hours of activities towards achieving the learning outcomes. These will be split between 39 hours of direct contact with a tutor and 111 hours of directed, guided and self-study, together with preparation for and completion of the assessment tasks. Learning support material will be provided for the module.
The module will draw upon a mixture of activities including lectures, web-based activities, case study analysis, relevant videos and in-class discussions, individual and group problem solving and self-directed learning.

Critical Reflective Account 2,500 words

Critically reflect on a work situation that has required you to act as a change agent. You need to provide analysis of the change element to this situation and in doing so, draw on relevant theory to support your argument. Your role as a leader of change should be thoroughly analysed and you should evaluate the benefits and challenges to the organisation. (LO 1,2, and 3)

Presentation and portfolio of evidence - 10 minute presentation (500 words equivalent)

You should provide a presentation on the application of key theories to a situation that involves you leading groups. You need to include aspects of communications, reflection and the critical consideration of group dynamics (LO 4)