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2015/2016  KAN-CCDCO2002U  Managing Organizational Change in Global Organizations

English Title
Managing Organizational Change in Global Organizations

Course information

Language English
Course ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Full Degree Master
Duration One Semester
Start time of the course Spring
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for BSc og MSc in Business, Language and Culture, MSc
Course coordinator
  • Jawwad Raja - Department of Operations Management (OM)
Main academic disciplines
  • Globalization and international business
  • Organization
  • Project and change management
Last updated on 26-08-2015
Learning objectives
To achieve the grade 12, students should meet the following learning objectives with no or only minor mistakes or errors:
  • Describe and apply the concepts and theories presented throughout the course both theoretically and practically, such as within a case.
  • Analyze a change related issue by identifying key problem areas, and select and apply appropriate management tools to suggest plausible solutions.
  • Apply relevant concepts and theories to analyze a particular change issue within a global organization.
  • Demonstrate the ability to critically discuss key concepts in relation to a given change initiative.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate qualitative research techniques to examine a change issue.
Examination
Managing Organizational Change in Global Organizations:
Exam ECTS 7,5
Examination form Oral exam based on written product

In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and the individual oral performance.
Individual or group exam Group exam, max. 4 students in the group
Size of written product Max. 10 pages
Students writnig alone are expected to hand in max. 5 pages
Assignment type Written assignment
Duration
Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
20 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the grade
Grading scale 7-step scale
Examiner(s) Internal examiner and external examiner
Exam period Summer
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Course content and structure

Managing change in global organizations is the core theme within this course, which aims at providing a broad understanding of the key challenges organizations have to grapple with when implementing change. Areas to be explored during the course, but not limited to, may include: leadership and change in, cultural change programs, power and politics, mergers & acquisitions, and group dynamics.

 

The aims of the course are:

  • To provide students with a critical understanding of theory and practice in relation to change management within global organizations;
  • To develop an appreciation of the major current themes and debates in the field of change management;
  • To give student an understanding of the main concepts and models that underpin change management;
  • To assess the cultural and political factors that shape change initiatives in global organizations; and,
  • To assess the issues associated with the design and implementation of change initiatives, and their impact on employees.
  • To provide students with an understanding of qualitative research methods to examine change in a global context.
Teaching methods
The course will consist of lectures, case discussion and workshops. Active preparation and participation are expected from the students.
Last updated on 26-08-2015