Change Management and Organizational Renewal (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

The objective of this module is to review theory and practices of managing change and leadership in contemporary organizations and society. She/he identify and overcome barriers to change. Student master theoretical bases of change management and trust in leadership and are able to critically estimate their role in management situations. Student is able to explain the importance of leadership and organizational change to the business renewal process. She/he understand the significance of leading people, and especially the role of information, communication and trust in change management. Student is able to put in the practice knowledge and experience they have accumulated in various problem-solving situations. Student is also able to lead and assess change management to renew in his/her organization.

Content

The module focuses on the management of change, competence management and trust in leadership as part of the renewal in organizations. They are examined in theory and in practice. Organizational culture, the leadership and the change management are reflected through the key concepts which are information, communication and trust.

Materials

Virtual lecture notes; Senior, B. & Swailes, S. 2016. Organizational Change. Pearson.Kalliomaa, S. & Kettunen, S. 2010. Luottamus esimiestyössä. Wsoy. Stenvall, J., Virtanen, P. 2007. Muutosta johtamassa. Edita.Dallas, H. J. 2016. Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change: Inspire the People and Succeed Where Others Fail. New Jersey: Wiley.Schein, E. H.& Schein, P. 2016. Organizational Culture and Leadership. Wiley. Kotter, J.P. 1996. Leading Change. Harvard Business School Press.Leadership Quarterly, Journal of Human Resource Management, Journal of Change Management, Journal of Business Ethics, International Journal of Psychological Studies. Optional non-fiction book

Completion alternatives

pre- (10%)and post-assignements (70%), article (S), reading/essee/video (20%)

Student workload

Virtual study 20 hPre-assignment 10 h Summary of article 5 h Non-fiction book 25 h Developing of work community 75 h Total 135h (one credit equals 27 hours of student work)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

5 (Excellent) The student presents theory that is relevant and that has been delineated according to the topic and the phenomenon being discussed. This shows that the student is able to critically follow and analyse the development and international research in the field/the interfaces between different fields. Based on the theory, the student forms a synthesis that is illustrated . The concepts essential to the special expertise in the specific field are defined profoundly and consistently. The student leads a project (a research, development and innovation initiative) that produces and analyses new information and reforms the practices in complex and unpredictable operating environments, while combining the competences of various fields with the help of research and development methods. The student exhibits creative thinking. The student solves a challenging problem related to research and/or innovation that develops and adopts new information and methods from the perspective of various fields. The clear and illustrative results help develop the entire organisation and professional field. The reporting is consistent, justified and illustrative. The reporting is compelling and formidable and demonstrates the student's ability to think critically and communicate the results. The reporting also follows JAMK’s reporting instructions.

4 (Very good) The student presents theory that is relevant and delineated. This shows that the student is able to follow and analyse the development and international research in their field of expertise. The student is able to classify, compare and analyse theoretical information and concepts consistently. The student leads the development operation from planning to implementation and produces new information and/or applies new methods. The student solves a somewhat challenging problem related to research and/or innovation. The student demonstrates and justifies the usability of their results. The reporting is consistent, justified and illustrative and follows JAMK’s reporting instructions.

3 (Good) The student presents theory that is relevant and delineated. This shows that the student is able to follow and analyse the development and/or research in their field of expertise. The student can analyse and compare theoretical information and concepts. The student leads the development operation from planning to implementation and produces new information and/or applies new methods. The student develops the operations of the organisation by finding a solution to a significant problem. The student demonstrates and justifies the usability of their results. The reporting is consistent, justified and illustrative and follows the key points of JAMK’s reporting instructions.

2 (Satisfactory) The student presents theory that is mainly relevant and that has been delineated from the perspective of the topic/work role. The student defines the key concepts. The student leads the planning process and plans the development project. The student finds a useful partial solution to the problem. The reporting is illustrative and logical and follows JAMK’s reporting instructions partially.

1 (Adequate) The student summarises theory that is mainly relevant and that has been delineated from the perspective of the topic/work role. The student attempts to define the key concepts. The student leads the planning process and/or plans the development project. The student finds a partial solution to the problem, but the usability of the solution is not demonstrated. The reporting is illustrative, but contains some logical errors and deficiencies. The reporting follows JAMK’s reporting instructions partially.

0 (Fail) The student does not conceive the theory of the subject matter. The student does not define the key concepts. The student does not develop or manage their work role, expertise or field and does not present a solution to the development task. The reporting does not follow JAMK’s reporting instructions

Qualifications

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