Organizational Change And Development
- Management Sciences
- 800 level
- 3 credit units
- 95 pages
- 15 units
This course explores organizational leadership and change management. It covers leadership theories, characteristics of successful leaders, and factors influencing organizational change. Topics include decision-making, communication, power dynamics, and transformational leadership. The course also examines organizational culture, employee empowerment, and strategies for managing change effectively, considering the human factor and gender differences in leadership styles.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 40 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Basic Management Principles
- Organizational Behavior Concepts
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Self Assessment Exercises
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of MBA829, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?Page 1
- UNIT 2 CHARACTERISTICS ASSOCIATED WITH LEADERSHIP PART 1Page 6
- UNIT 3 CHARACTERISTICS ASSOCIATED WITH LEADERSHIP PART 2Page 15
- UNIT 4 FACTORS THAT LEAD TO SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIPPage 21
- UNIT 5 LEADERSHIP THROUGH VISIONPage 25
- UNIT 6: ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGEPage 31
- UNIT 7 FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE ACCEPTANCE OF CHANGEPage 36
- UNIT 8 LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTUREPage 42
- UNIT 9 EMPOWERMENTPage 50
- UNIT 10: THE HUMAN FACTOR IN ENTERPRISESPage 54
- UNIT 11: THE HUMAN FACTOR IN ENTERPRISESPage 60
- UNIT 12: THE HUMAN FACTOR IN ENTERPRISESPage 66
- UNIT 13 LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOUR AND STYLE PART 1Page 71
- UNIT 14 LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOUR AND STYLE PART 2Page 78
- UNIT 15: DIFFERENCES IN MEN AND WOMEN LEADERSHIP STYLESPage 84
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
MBA829 · UNIT 1 WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?
In this unit you gained some insight into what leadership is all about. You learned that leaders may be seen as intelligent and adaptable and can change their behaviour to suit the occasion.
What you should be able to do
- Analyze different leadership theories and styles.
- Evaluate the factors that contribute to successful leadership.
- Apply strategies for managing organizational change effectively.
- Assess the impact of organizational culture on leadership.
- Develop skills in decision-making, communication, and power dynamics.
- Understand the human factors influencing organizational behavior.
- Recognize the differences in leadership styles between men and women.
What it prepares you for
- Project Manager
- Team Lead
- Human Resources Manager
- Business Consultant
- Executive Director
- Change Management Specialist
- Business Management
- Human Resources
- Consulting
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Government Agencies
- Education
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Leadership Characteristics
Unit 2: Characteristics Associated with Leadership Part 1
Understanding the nuances of task versus person orientation requires careful consideration of employee motivation and organizational goals.
- Module 3: Enhancing Leadership Effectiveness
Unit 4: Factors that Lead to Successful Leadership
Applying decision-making frameworks in real-world scenarios requires balancing various factors and stakeholder interests.
- Module 4: Managing Organizational Change
Unit 6: Organizational Change
Internalizing the stages of employee adaptation to change requires empathy and understanding of individual reactions to disruption.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 42 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Leadership
Unit 1: What is Leadership? · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Introduction to leadership, leader emergence and performance.. Identify traits associated with leadership.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 2Module 2: Leadership Characteristics
Unit 2: Characteristics Associated with Leadership Part 1 · 3 hours
Study personal characteristics associated with leadership.. Differentiate between task and person-oriented leaders.. Analyze leadership styles in different climates..
- Week 3Module 2: Leadership Characteristics
Unit 3: Characteristics Associated with Leadership Part 2 · 3 hours
Examine subordinate ability and its impact on leadership.. Understand the importance of relationships with subordinates.. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment..
- Week 4Module 3: Enhancing Leadership Effectiveness
Unit 4: Factors that Lead to Successful Leadership · 3 hours
Explore decision-making, contact, and power as factors in successful leadership.. Analyze the different types of power: expert, legitimate, reward, coercive, and referent.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 5Module 3: Enhancing Leadership Effectiveness
Unit 5: Leadership through Vision · 3 hours
Study transformational leadership and its characteristics.. Understand the role of persuasion in leadership.. Analyze the elements of effective communication..
- Week 6Module 4: Managing Organizational Change
Unit 6: Organizational Change · 3 hours
Learn about managing organizational change.. Examine the 'sacred cow hunts' and their types.. Understand the stages employees go through during periods of change..
- Week 7Module 4: Managing Organizational Change
Unit 7: Factors that Influence Acceptance of Change · 3 hours
Examine factors influencing acceptance of change.. Understand the roles of change agents, analysts, and resisters.. Learn about creating an atmosphere for change..
- Week 8Module 5: Organizational Culture and Empowerment
Unit 8: Leadership and Organizational Culture · 3 hours
Study the importance of organizational culture in periods of change.. Understand how to assess and change organizational culture.. Learn about maintaining the new culture..
- Week 9Module 5: Organizational Culture and Empowerment
Unit 9: Empowerment · 3 hours
Explore the concept of employee empowerment.. Examine factors in making the decision to empower.. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment..
- Week 10Module 6: The Human Factor
Unit 10: The Human Factor in Enterprises Part 1 · 3 hours
Understand the human factor in enterprises.. Examine different models of people.. Differentiate between rational-economic and complex person views..
- Week 11Module 6: The Human Factor
Unit 11: The Human Factor in Enterprises Part 2 · 3 hours
Study McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y assumptions.. Understand the managerial implications of Theories X and Y.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 12Module 6: The Human Factor
Unit 12: The Human Factor in Enterprises Part 3 · 3 hours
Examine the behavioural models: autocratic, custodial, and supportive.. Understand the eclectic view of behavioural models.. Study perception in the enterprise environment..
- Week 13Module 7: Leadership Styles and Behaviors
Unit 13: Leadership Behaviour and Style Part 1 · 3 hours
Explore different leadership styles.. Study Likert's systems of management.. Understand Argyris's immaturity-maturity continuum..
Unit 14: Leadership Behaviour and Style Part 2 · 3 hours
Examine leadership as a continuum.. Understand the path-goal approach to leadership effectiveness.. Study cultivated behaviours of leaders..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a detailed study schedule, allocating specific time slots for each unit.
- Summarize key concepts and theories from each unit in your own words.
- Practice applying leadership theories to real-world case studies.
- Review Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and Self-Assessment Exercises (SAEs) to identify areas for improvement.
- Focus on understanding the different leadership styles and their applications.
- Create concept maps linking Units 10-12 human factor concepts.
- Practice analyzing organizational scenarios and recommending appropriate change management strategies from Units 6-7.
- Review all key terms and definitions from the course glossary.
- Form a study group to discuss challenging concepts and share insights.
- Take regular breaks during study sessions to maintain focus and prevent burnout.
Questions students ask about this course
What is MBA829 about?
This course explores organizational leadership and change management. It covers leadership theories, characteristics of successful leaders, and factors influencing organizational change. Topics include decision-making, communication, power dynamics, and transformational leadership. The course also examines organizational culture, employee empowerment, and strategies for managing change effectively, considering the human factor and gender differences in leadership styles.
How many units does MBA829 have?
MBA829, Organizational Change And Development, has 15 units across 1 module, over 95 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is MBA829?
MBA829 carries 3 credit units, at 800 level in Management Sciences.
Is MBA829 hard?
MBA829 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does MBA829 take to study?
About 40 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is MBA829 assessed?
MBA829 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments, Self Assessment Exercises and Final Examination.
What do I need before starting MBA829?
Basic Management Principles Organizational Behavior Concepts
What can I do with MBA829?
Project Manager, Team Lead, Human Resources Manager, Business Consultant, Executive Director and Change Management Specialist.