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MGMT3017 – Managing Change in Organisations

2021 – Session 2, Special circumstances

Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update

The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.

This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.

Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.

Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
Max Ganzin
max.ganzin@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
((HRM201 or MGMT2040) and (HRM250 or MGMT2050)) or ((BBA310 or MGMT2010) and MGMT2018)
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit examines contemporary change management and sustainability theories with a focus on how they are applied in practice. Topics covered include leadership, power/ politics and strategy as they pertain to organisational change initiatives, in addition to measuring change initiatives and innovation. The case study method is extensively used in this unit to allow students to appreciate the interconnectedness of an organisation’s systems and develop their problem-solving skills by proposing solutions to complex problems. Change managers are invited to give guest lectures to reinforce the nexus between theory and practice.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Analyse and describe the theories, models, and empirical research regarding organisational change.
  • ULO2: Apply organisational change concepts to case studies so as to examine the nexus between theory and practice, both as an individual and as a team.
  • ULO3: Critically analyse the pressures organisations face to explore new areas for growth while maintaining existing ones.

General Assessment Information

Late Assessment Policy:

Late assessment submissions must be submitted through the appropriate submission link in iLearn. No extensions will be granted unless an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late. Late submissions will not be accepted after solutions have been discussed and/or made available.

Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Essay 40% No Week 7
Group report and individual presentation 20% No Weeks 8-12
Individual Case Study Analysis 40% No Week 13

Essay

Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 40%

 

An essay of up to 2,000 words worth 40%.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Analyse and describe the theories, models, and empirical research regarding organisational change.
  • Critically analyse the pressures organisations face to explore new areas for growth while maintaining existing ones.

Group report and individual presentation

Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Weeks 8-12
Weighting: 20%

 

This assessment has two components worth 20% in total. The first is a group report of up to 1,500 words worth 10%. The second is an individual presentation of up to 5 minutes worth 10%.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Analyse and describe the theories, models, and empirical research regarding organisational change.
  • Apply organisational change concepts to case studies so as to examine the nexus between theory and practice, both as an individual and as a team.

Individual Case Study Analysis

Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%

 

An individual case analysis of up to 3,000 words worth 40%.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Analyse and describe the theories, models, and empirical research regarding organisational change.
  • Apply organisational change concepts to case studies so as to examine the nexus between theory and practice, both as an individual and as a team.
  • Critically analyse the pressures organisations face to explore new areas for growth while maintaining existing ones.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

Required text

Beech, N. and MacIntosh, R., 2017. Managing Change: Enquiry and Action. Australasian Edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Each week has an allocated required readings/cases - all readings are available on iLearn. The case studies for the student presentations will also be available on iLearn.

Unit web page

 The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/

Technology Used and Required

Students are required to have access to a personal computer and familiarise themselves with iLearn (https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/). A web camera and microphone are required to participate in online classes.

iLearn will be used to post lecture slides, assessment details, student grades and as a means of communication between staff members and students.

Delivery Format and Other Details
  • Number and length of classes: 1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial, i.e. 3 hours per week unless indicated otherwise in the lecture schedule. Classes may vary due to public holiday(s)
  • Tutorials will commence in Week 2.
  • The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at:  http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/

Recommended readings

 Recommended readings are provided via the links on the iLearn Unit page

Inherent Requirements

 None

Unit Schedule

Please see iLearn. 

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

Learning Skills

Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

Student Enquiries

For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au

If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/. 

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook