SBM3305-Organisational Development

Unit Description

This unit provides an in-depth understanding of contemporary issues on organisational development and change. Decision makers, managers and business practitioners are constantly having to address changes in the organisational landscape. For organisations – businesses, governments and their agencies as well as non-government organisations (NGOs) operating in rapid technological change, competitive global market, diversity in the political, economic and socio cultural settings, to remain relevant and competitive can be a challenging task.

This unit provides a holistic and integrative analysis for organisations to understand the issues that are confronting them. In this context, the critical role OD and Change is timely. OD and Change used a multi-disciplinary behavioural science approach to improve organisational functioning and performance and to increase their capability to change.

This unit is a core unit in the BBUS program and an elective unit in the BBIS program.

Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs)

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

[ULO1] Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and theories of organisational development in contemporary business settings.

[ULO2] Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and application of planned change as a means of enhancing organisational performance.

[ULO3] Identify the internal and external factors that influence the process of organizational development and change.

[ULO4] Identify and critically assess the strategies organisations employ to affect change and development.

[ULO5] Demonstrate an understanding of the role of structure and design in organisational development and change.

[ULO6] Describe and discuss the role of education and training in organisational development Practice.

Teaching Methods and Strategies

This unit is delivered over 14 weeks, comprised of 13 weeks of classes and a one-week final examination period. Unit content is delivered to students via lectures and tutorials, and totals 4 student contact hours per week.

Students will participate in teaching and learning activities including ‘activity-based learning’ under academic supervision, with frequent interaction with fellow students and the faculty, who will also provide frequent feedbacks to individuals and the class as a whole.

In addition to timetabled contact hours, students are expected to do at least 4 hours of personal study each week to review lectures and read prescribed and recommended materials for this unit. The expected total individual workload for this unit is 140 hours (including in-class activities and individual self-study).

This unit does not include a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) component 

Development of Course Learning Outcomes and Graduate Attributes

This unit assures the learning required to deliver the following Course Learning Outcomes:

? [CLO1] Broad and coherent knowledge of a range of business and related disciplines including accounting, project management, economics, statistics, general management, and marketing.

? [CLO2] Broad and demonstrated knowledge of business practice, and industry standards and expectations including business ethics, codes of practice, and corporate governance standards.

? [CLO5] Communication skills to work effectively with people and teams and to present clear and coherent information in business, professional and academic formats.

? [CLO7] Through the identification, implementation, and evaluation of innovative and professional business practice.

? [CLO8] With responsibility and accountability for their own learning and professional practice and ethical standards, and in collaboration with others within a business or industry environment.

Successful completion of this unit also contributes specifically to development of the following APIC

Graduate Attributes:

? GA6: Leader. Directs and motivates individuals and teams.

? GA7: Planner. Identifies the necessary steps, timing and resources used in the creation of a goal, product or outcome.

? GA8: Manager of Change. Develops and directs processes to support the adoption of the changes required by a project or initiative.

? GA11: Culturally Aware. Is sensitive to and respectful of the similarities and differences between cultural groups.