MGNT 425
MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE

1. Catalog Entry

MGNT 425. Management of Change.
Three hours lecture(3).

Prerequisites: MGNT 322.

Introduction to organizational development (OD), including a study of structural and cultural change in organizations. Individual change and systems theory are also discussed.

2. Detailed Description of Content of the Course

Outline of Major Topics:

• The individual change process
• Systems theory and system change
• The evolution of the system change process
• Structural versus cultural change
• Definitions of organizational development (OD)
• The precursors of organizational development
• Models of organizational development, including Action Research, Appreciative Inquiry and the Lewin Model
• OD as a process of change including the phases of entering, contracting, diagnosis, feedback, planning change, intervention and evaluation
• The effectiveness of OD
• The OD consultant—careers and characteristics
• Stress management and wellness and spirit at Work.

3. Detailed Description of Conduct of the Course

Lecture, experiential exercises, class discussion, and cases.

4. Goals and Objectives of the Course

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Describe individual, group, organizational and systems change, including OD, as well as the OD consultant’s role in these processes.
2. Describe and identify transitions and the effect of transitions on individuals, groups and organizations.
3. Identify organizational change and development needs and opportunities and assist in the selection of an organizational development consultant for cultural and structural changes.
4. Identify the need for and ability to execute personal change.

5. Assessment Measures

Quizzes, exams, field projects, and case analyses.

6. Other Course Information

None

7. Review and Approval

DATE ACTION APPROVED BY
10-06-04, reviewed and approved by the Dept. of Management and Marketing faculty