Module Descriptors
MANAGING CHANGE AND LEADERSHIP
ORGB70076
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Rune By
Email: R.T.By@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 30%
  • CASE ANALYSIS weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Texts
Essential
Senior B and Fleming J, 2006, Organizational Change, 3rd Edition, FT Prentice Hall


Burnes B, 2004, Managing Change, 4th Edition, FT Prentice Hall
Hughes M, 2006, Change Management: A critical perspective, CIPD
Hollings A and Rimmer J, 2007, Managing People and Performance, 2007, 2nd Edition, Pearson
Module Additional Assessment Details
An article review - 500 words weighted at 30% (LO1)
Individual case-study analysis - 2500 words 70% (LO1, LO2 and LO3)

Module Resources
Libraries
E-library
Internet
Module Learning Strategies
Of the 150 learning hours available students will engage in Self-directed study for 114 hours.
36 hours will be tutor-supported study through a mix of formal tutor-led presentations, group work and discussion, case-study analysis, preparation and presentation, and web-based activities
Module Indicative Content
Comprehensive coverage of the significant ideas and issues associated with change at all levels of the organisation
Critical analysis of theories and research in relation to change initiatives
Provision of examples and analysis of approaches to leading and implementing change
Comprehensive review of organisation theory and behaviour
Consideration of effective People Management initiatives and practices to ensure the ethical and appropriate management of people through change.
Developing Change Leadership capability at the strategic level.
Contrast and discern effective leadership strategies in the execution of change and renewal