• Change Management (HL00BD73-3004),
         01.08.2022 – 16.12.2022,  5 cr  (ZJA21SMKIKD) — Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    The object of the course
    Constant changes are commonplace and competence in change management is of central importance in working life. The object of the course is that you understand the significance of change management from the point of view of the organisation, community and individual, and are able to plan and implement change projects in practice.

    Course competences
    Learning and information management competence
    Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
    Business Competence

    The learning objectives of the course
    You acquire knowledge related to change management and recognise different kinds of theories and methods. You understand the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You identify change management tools in a change situation. You understand the significance of emotions in change and identify ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of describing your own change ability.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Knowledge of the core concepts and theories of management
    Course contents
    Different change situations
    Stages of the change process
    Emotions and commitment in change
    Change communications
    Supervisor as the leader of change
    Personal change ability
    Co-operation procedure

    Tools
    Change project roadmap
    Emotional change curve
    Assessment of own change ability
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    Adequate 1
    You acquire knowledge related to change management and recognise different kinds of theories and methods. You understand the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You identify change management tools in a change situation. You understand the significance of emotions in change and identify ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of describing your own change ability. Your reporting is unstructured and inadequate.

    Satisfactory 2
    You acquire knowledge related to change management and are able to explain different kinds of theories and methods. You understand the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to apply change management tools in a change situation. You understand the significance of emotions in change and are able to apply ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of explaining your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, but exhibits minor shortcomings with regard to language and reporting instructions.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4
    Good 3
    You acquire knowledge related to change management and are able to compare different kinds of theories and methods. You are able to analyse the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to compare and prioritise change management tools in different change situations. You are able to analyse the significance of emotions in change and are able to choose ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of questioning your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, well-reasoned and in accordance with the reporting instructions, but contains occasional mistakes.

    Very good 4
    You acquire and are able to critically examine knowledge related to change management and are able to assess different kinds of theories and methods. You are able to substantiate the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to design change management tools for different change situations. You are able to assess the significance of emotions in change and are able to plan ways to commit the personnel to changes. You are capable of reflecting upon your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, analytical and fluent and complies with the reporting instructions.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    Excellent 5
    You acquire knowledge related to change management and are able to produce new perspectives based on theories and methods. You are able to substantiate the significance of change management for the successful management of an organisation. You are able to develop change management tools for different change situations. You understand the significance of emotions in change and are able to develop ways to commit the personnel and provide new perspectives to changes. You are capable of developing your own change ability. Your reporting is consistent, convincing and critical and complies with the reporting instructions.

    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    The teaching during the course will proceed by themes/modules.
    Flipped learning
    Webinars: Interactive introduction to the themes and learning assignments
    Independent study and theme-specific learning assignments
    Group discussions online and in webinars
    Self-reflection
    Personal final assignment

    Guidance will be available during the course as follows:
    Introductions to themes/modules and learning assignments
    Guidance online and in webinars
    Peer-to-peer discussions
    Personal feedback on the final assignment

    The grade for the course is based on the competences shown in the final assignment.

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Learning material:
    Arikoski, J. & Sallinen, M. 2007. Vastarinnasta vastarannalle – johda muutos taitavasti. Keuruu: Johtamistaidon opisto JTO
    Ylikoski, K. & Ylikoski, M. 2009. Työyhteisö muutosmurroksessa: ihmisyys muutoksen kohtaamisessa ja johtamisessa. Mikkeli: Työturvallisuuskeskus
    Työhyvinvointi muutoksessa. 2007. Valtiokonttori, Kaiku-palvelut. Helsinki.
    Ajattele muutos. Opas esimiehille ja kehittäjille. 2008. Valtiokonttori, Kaiku-palvelut.
    Heiskanen, M. & Lehikoinen, S. 2010. Muutosviestinnän voimapaperi. Helsinki: Talentum
    Kotter, J. 2008. Jäävuoremme sulaa: muutos ja menestyminen kaikissa olosuhteissa. Helsinki, WSOYpro
    Juuti, P & Virtanen, P. 2009. Organisaatiomuutos. Helsinki: Otava.
    Mattila, P. 2009. Johdettu muutos: Avaimet organisaation hallittuun uudistumiseen. Helsinki: Talentum
    Nurmi, K. 2012. Kipeän muutoksen lääkkeet: Kohti parempia muutoksia. Helsinki: Infor
    Onnistunut muutos -opas. Ilmarinen.
    Piha, K. & Sutinen, M. 2020. Muutosvoimaa: tutkimusmatka moderniin muutosjohtamiseen. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
    Pirinen, H. 2014. Esimies muutoksen johtajana. Talentum.
    Ponteva, K. 2012. Muutoksessa. Helsinki: Sanoma Pro.
    Korhonen, H. & Bergman, T. 2019. Johtaja muutoksen ytimessä. Helsinki: Alma Talent Pro.
    The learning material will be used selectively.

    Lecturer(s)

    Anita Hukkanen

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    The theme-specific learning assignments must be completed and returned during the course.
    Group discussions must be attended to in accordance with the course timetable.
    The personal final assignment must be completed in accordance with the course timetable.
    The retake of the personal final assignment is possible, deadline will be announced in the beginning of the course.

    Timing

    01.08.2022 - 16.12.2022

    Learning assignments and student workload

    Individual, theme-specific learning assignment 115 h
    Interactive webinars 10 h
    Group discussions 10 h

    Content scheduling

    During the course, independent learning assignments and interactive webinars will alternate. At the end of the course, a personal final assignment will be completed independently, making use of all the lessons learned during the course.

    Groups
    • ZJA21SMKIKD
    Alternative learning methods

    Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
    Recognition of prior learning and experience acquired in other ways
    Studification
    More detailed instructions can be found from the Degree Regulations and the Study Guide

    Assessment methods

    The course assessment methods include:
    Assessment of own competence in relation to the personal final assignment.
    The teacher’s feedback on the personal final assignment.
    Assessment of competence, feedback and course grade based on the personal final assignment.

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management

    Mode of delivery

    Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    5 cr

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Business