Schedule
Tue, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (7/21/2009 - 8/18/2009) Location: MAIN (JAME 191 - Classroom Lecture)
Sat, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (8/22/2009 - 8/22/2009) Location: MAIN (JAME 191 - Classroom Lecture)
Description
This course examines change management as the planned application of behavioral science theory and practice to achieve increased
effectiveness of the overall organization, as well as the sub-groups and individuals within the organization. The course adopts an organizational development perspective, studying the factors giving life to human systems so they can function at their very best. The course examines issues of organizational assessment and positive change and provides a solid foundation in: change management perspectives; theories and techniques as they relate to organizational, group, and individual dynamics; the change-management process; types and levels of organizational change; analysis of organizational performance; and forces supporting and inhibiting change. (3 units)