This course introduces students to a broad range of current change literature and with the problems and key issues relating to managing change in organisations. Key topics include metaphors for understanding change, theories of planned change, the role of the change agent, diagnosis, responses to change, the process of planned change, interventions (human process, techno-structural, strategic), effective change management and current issues and challenges.

On completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Recognise and comment on issues and problems arising out of organisational change initiatives;
• Suggest strategies for creating a readiness for change and lessening resistance to change in organisations;
• Demonstrate an understanding of various theories of planned change, their relevant foundations, strengths and weaknesses;
• Apply various diagnostic models and concepts to change issues at the organisational, group and individual levels;
• Develop the skills and capabilities required to be an effective change facilitator

At least three contact hours per week.

MGMT1003 or MGMT2007

with BUSN2035 Managing Organisational Change.

See course website:  http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MGMT2035

See course website:  http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MGMT2035

For further information please refer to http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=MGMT2035