Organizational Change, 7.5 Credits

Contents

The course provides a roadmap for understanding and managing organizational change in a global environment. The course begins with an overview of the theoretical foundations of organizational change. It then provides different conceptual and research-based frameworks to understand the process of change management (diagnose, design, deliver and evaluate). The course concludes by discussing the opportunities and challenges for organizational change conferred by digital technologies and sustainability transitions.

Expected learning outcomes

After completing this course, the student should be able to:

• understand the theorical foundations and processes to lead organizational change
• apply organizational change tools and analyze the implications of decisions
• analyze the external forces that trigger large organizational transformation
• communicate central concepts for the course in English, both orally and in writing

Required Knowledge

60 credits in Business Administration at Basic level (A-level) and Intermediate level (B-level) or equivalent, whereof approved 45 credits.

Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.

Form of instruction

Learning is supported by lectures and seminars. The seminars involve individual evaluation of a real company case and provide the students with the opportunity to discuss the application of theoretical frameworks or models with other students.

Examination modes

Examination consists of an written individual hall exam, written group assignments with oral presentation, and seminars.

The following grading system is used: 
 
Pass with distinction (Väl godkänd, VG, 75% or more), Pass (Godkänd, G, 50% or more), and Fail (Underkänd U, less than 50%). 
 
Grades on the course are awarded when the student has passed all examinations. 
 
A student who does not pass the first examination will be offered an opportunity to sit a re- examination within two months. An additional examination opportunity is normally offered every academic year, one week prior to the start of the autumn term. If required by specific circumstances, other form of examination can be used. 
 
A student that has failed an examination on two occasions has a right to have another examiner or grading teacher appointed, unless there are special reasons against it. A written request addressed to the Director of Studies should be made no later than two weeks before the next examination opportunity. 
 
Adaptations 
Examiners may decide to deviate from the modes of assessment in the course syllabus. Individual adaptation of modes of assessment must give due consideration to the student's needs. The adaptation of modes of assessment must remain within the framework of the intended learning outcomes in the course syllabus. Students who require an adapted examination - and have received a decision on the right to support from the coordinator at the Student Services Office for students with disabilities - must submit a request to the department holding the course no later than 10 days before the examination. The examiner decides on the adaptation of the examination, after which the student will be notified. 
 
Academic integrity and cheating 
As a student, you are expected to act with academic integrity. This means writing and presenting within the limits of the academic rules and expectations communicated in the university's regulations and what is otherwise specified by the responsible department. Disciplinary action may be taken against students who uses unauthorized help aids or in some other way tries to mislead on a test or when another type of task is being evaluated. Rules and regulations concerning the production of academic texts and correct referencing will be applicable to written assignments. Submitted material may be subject to plagiarism control. In addition, Umeå University rules and regulations for education and research apply.