Organisational Change and Transformation in the 21st Century

BMAN31631 Organisational Change and Transformation in the 21st Century 20 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 3 Christine McLean Unit coordinator Alliance Manchester Business School 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 You may be thinking about becoming a consultant, business analyst, marketing specialist, accountant, human resource manager, entrepreneur, international relations manager, software developer, researcher, operations manager, etc. The list is endless. Whatever your choice of career progression, you will require a range of skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, organisational analysis and report writing. Within this course we will focus on different dilemmas and controversies and analyse these through different images of organisations and critical analysis. In particular, we will draw on specific real-life examples, and case studies (Smart Cities; Airport Terrorism, Lean Manufacturing; Educational Reform in Schools; the Palm Oil Crisis, etc.). For you own project work you can develop one of the case study areas initially examined in class or select your own controversy to focus on in more depth. Individual feedback is also a key part of this course especially when applying the ideas and skills you develop during the course to real-life case studies. You will therefore receive feedback on your ideas and work during the course in order support this learning experience and to develop your understanding of the issues. You may be thinking about becoming a consultant, business analyst, marketing specialist, accountant, human resource manager, entrepreneur, international relations manager, software developer, researcher, operations manager, etc. The list is endless. Whatever your choice of career progression, you will require a range of skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, organisational analysis and report writing. Within this course we will focus on different dilemmas and controversies and analyse these through different images of organisations and critical analysis. In particular, we will draw on specific real-life examples, and case studies (Smart Cities; Airport Terrorism, Lean Manufacturing; Educational Reform in Schools; the Palm Oil Crisis, etc.). For you own project work you can develop one of the case study areas initially examined in class or select your own controversy to focus on in more depth. Individual feedback is also a key part of this course especially when applying the ideas and skills you develop during the course to real-life case studies. You will therefore receive feedback on your ideas and work during the course in order support this learning experience and to develop your understanding of the issues. This course aims to develop a range of skills, knowledge and understanding of organisational and societal change and innovation. This will include developing the ability to see beyond and unpack simple accounts and explore more creative, responsible and innovative insights into change and development. A range of practices, projects and controversies connected to real-life examples will be examined using different images and perspectives.   While we will study different case studies during the course, you will also have the opportunity to select a particular issue, innovation, technology or organisational practices that you may wish to explore in greater detail. Students have previously selected a diverse range of projects, including areas such as Airport Terrorism and Security, Smart Cities, Management of Educational Change, Lean Health Care, Facebook, Environmental Management, sustainable innovation, Palm Oil, HS2, Fast Fashion, Smart Cards, and many more. Within this project, you will apply the ideas and images you have developed during the course to your chosen innovation, controversy, or area of development and change. The coursework represents 100% of your assessment although formative group work and feedback will also be provided as part of the ongoing learning and development process. This will include individual feedback on your first essay and support in the development of your group and individual project work.  On completion of this course the student should have developed:1. An understanding of Image Analysis (IA) and the ability to apply IA to different case studies.   2. A knowledge and understanding of how IA can be applied to specific cases and empirical situations connected to the process of development, change and transformation and specific challenges facing organisations and society.  3. An ability to select and analyse research material from a wide range of sources and produce a report relating to a specific set of organisational practices, innovations or controversies.  4. An ability to examine and critically reflect upon a range of theories, issues and perspectives and apply them in different real-life settings.  5. Group and team-working. Analytical skills Group/team working Problem solving Written communication Course Introduction  Image Analysis, Flux and Transformation and Actor Network TheorySmart Cities and Image Analysis  Images of Lean HealthcareImages of Airport Security & TerrorismReading Week  Individual Project  Images of Education  Project workshopsGroup Presentations  Project workshops  Lectures, seminars, workshops and online surgeries – 42 Hours  Canvas provides the central hub for information about the course including, information, course content and additional resources. This will include lectures, seminar information, assessment briefs, readings, videos, links, and other resources. Please ensure you check Canvas on a regular basis and keep up-to-date on all lecture, seminar and additional material. It is imperative that you complete all the relevant tasks and activities each week and before you move onto the next session.  Private Study: 158 Hours  Total Study Hours:  200 hours  0 Other 100% Assignment 1 30%Assignment 2 70% <span class="EOP SCXW168151310 BCX8" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-family:Calibri, Calibri_EmbeddedFont, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:19.425px;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;user-select:text;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;" data-ccp-props="{}">Feedback will be an integrative part of the teaching process. For example, this will include discussions within lectures and seminars, individual consultations, group surgeries, feedback sessions, coursework feedback, etc. This is an important aspect of this course so please feel free to ask for feedback on your ideas and work.  Available to students on: BSc Mgt/Mgt (Specialism), IMABS and IM. N There is no core text for this course. You will receive reading lists relating to your seminars, the different case studies and additional reading connected to the concepts and ideas underlying the course Lectures 42 0 158 Programme RestrictionsBSc in Management/Management (Specialism), BSc International Management, BSc Information Technology and Management for Business.  See My Manchester for more information on restrictions (under the Teaching and Learning (or Teaching and Research) tab within ‘Business and Management Studies’).  Pre-requisites - NoneCo-requisites - NoneDependent course units - None