Module Details
| Module Code: |
SOCI8009 |
| Title: |
Organisational Development
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Long Title:
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Organisational Development
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| NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 ) |
| Field of Study: |
3120 - Sociology
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| Module Description: |
In this module theories of organizational development as well as strategies for managing change will be discussed.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Discuss the organisational development tradition and its philosophical assumptions |
| LO2 |
Compare and contrast various Change models |
| LO3 |
Evaluate the success of organisational development-Change interventions |
| LO4 |
Critically analyse the strategies which must be implemented in the change process |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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History of OD
The organisational development tradition,
parameters of OD intervention
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OD models
Intervention model, planned change model, action research model, appreciative inquiry model
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Change Management Techniques
Drivers of change, diagnosing change, managing major changes, change architecture, strategies for organisational effectiveness. Change at times of business growth and downsizing.
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Leading Change
The challenge of organisational change, organisational structures: choice and leadership, the transformation perspective. Theories of change: traditional models, critical perspectives, strategic management models. Themes & Issues in Organisational Change: Sustaining organisational effectiveness, leadership in practice, the learning organisation and strategies for change.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Lecture |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Students should supplement lecture content with independent study and reading |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
classic lecture |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
group work and case study |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Mark Hughes. (2010), Managing Change, 1st. all, Cipd Academic, London, p.480, [ISBN: 9781843982418].
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Lynne Millward. (2005), Understanding Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 1st. 4,5, Sage Publications, London, p.494, [ISBN: 9780761941347].
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CIPD. (2005), HR: Making Change Happen, 1st. all, cipd, London, p.72, [ISBN: 97818343981138].
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CIPD,. (2001), Management Choice and Employee Voice, 1st. all, CIPD, London, p.112, [ISBN: 9780852929476].
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Gary Yukl. (2004), Leadership in Organizations, 1st. all, St Ny, NY, p.189, [ISBN: ISBN:9780138157142].
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Colin A. Carnall. (2007), Managing Change in Organizations, Financial Times Prentice Hall, Harlow, [ISBN: 9780273704140].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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