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Module Organisational Development Sample

This document provides information on the Organisational Development module. The module is at Level 8 and worth 5 credits. It is taught in the School of Business. The module aims to help students understand organizational change principles, organizational development characteristics and processes, and apply OD theories to manage change. Assessment is 100% coursework in the form of an assignment evaluating a change initiative from an OD perspective. Recommended reading and other resources are also provided.

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Module Organisational Development Sample

This document provides information on the Organisational Development module. The module is at Level 8 and worth 5 credits. It is taught in the School of Business. The module aims to help students understand organizational change principles, organizational development characteristics and processes, and apply OD theories to manage change. Assessment is 100% coursework in the form of an assignment evaluating a change initiative from an OD perspective. Recommended reading and other resources are also provided.

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H8OD: Organisational Development

Module Code: H8OD


Long Title Organisational Development CONDITIONAL APPROVAL
Title Organisational Development
Module Level: LEVEL 8
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle

Credits: 5

Module Coordinator: AKARI DEVELOPER

Module Author: JONATHAN BRITTAIN

Departments: School of Business

Specifications of the qualifications


and experience required of staff

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 LO 1. Demonstrate an understanding the principles and concepts that direct change in organisations and its implications for organisations
LO2 LO 2. Demonstrate conceptualised knowledge of the charateristics and processes of organisational development.
LO3 LO 3. Investigate and discuss issues in managing change and evaluate them from an Organisational Development perspective.
LO4 LO 4. Adopt the perspective of a consultant and be in a position to apply organisational development theories to a variety of organisational situations and
contexts

Dependencies
Module Recommendations
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed

Entry requirements

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H8OD: Organisational Development
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Introduction to Organisation Development (* Blended)
What is OD? Exploring the OD Concept and its characteristics. Differentiating between OD, Change Management and HRM. Ethics and Values in OD. Theoretical concepts
underpinning OD. Where does OD fit in the organisation?
The Foundations of Organisational Change *
The failure of organisational change and development programmes. Resistance to Change. Fundamental Organisational Change Models and Concepts
The Organisational Development Practioner and the Consulting Process.
The Consulting Relationship and types of consulting. The Organisational Development Consulting Model. Consulting Process. The Internal Vs External Practitioner
The Organisation Development Model / Process
Anderson's model of Organisation Development
1. Entering and Contracting
The nature of the OD contract. The Client. Problems and difficulties in the OD Contract. Ethics and Values in the Contract.
2. Diagnosing Organisations
Methods and tools used in Diagnosis. Models of Organisational Diagnosis. Deductive and Inductive approaches. Feedback. Ethics and Values in Diagnosis.
3. Organisation Development Interventions
Organisational level Interventions. Group / Team Level Interventions. Individual to Organisational Interventions and Approaches
4. Sustaining Change, Evaluating and Ending Engagement
Sustaining Change after the Intervention. Evaluation. Separation and Exit.

Assessment Breakdown %
Coursework 100.00%
Assessments

Full Time
Coursework
Assessment Type: Assignment % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
An investigation into the application of OD that facilitates critical analysis and proposals for the development of the organisation. An example of such an assessment would
involve an evalutaion of a change initiative from an OD perspective, considering the contribution and impact OD would have on the organisation and its members.

No End of Module Assessment

No Workplace Assessment

Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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H8OD: Organisational Development
Module Workload
Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours

Workload: Part Time


Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly
Learner Workload
Lecture 20 hours lecture contact and 4 hours blended/ online to be delivered in Stage 3, Block 6 24 Every 24.00
Week
Independent Learning To be done in Stage 3, Block 6 101 Every 101.00
Week
Total Weekly Contact Hours 24.00

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Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources

Anderson, D.A.. (2014), Organization Development: The process of leading organizational change, Third. Sage, California., [ISBN: 9781452291574].

Cheung-Judge, M.Y., and Holbeche, L.. (2015), Organization Development: A Practitioner's Guide for OD and HR, SECOND. Kogan Page, London., [ISBN:
9780749470173].

Supplementary Book Resources

CUMMINGS T.G. AND WORLEY C.G.. (2013), ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE, TENTH. CENGAGELEARNING, Stamford., [ISBN:
978113319045].

Joan V. Gallos, editor; foreword by Edgar H. Schein. (2006), Organization development, Jossey-Bass, San Fransisco, CA, [ISBN: 9780787984267].

FRANCIS, H., HOLBECHE, L., AND REDDINGTON, M.. (2012), PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: A NEW AGENDA FOR ORGANISATIONAL
EFFECTIVENESS, CIPD, LONDON, [ISBN: 9781843982692].

MORRISON, M.. (2014), Organizational Development Theory and Practice: A guide book for Managers OD Consultants and HR Professionals using OD tools,
1st. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, [ISBN: 1497471915].

Recommended Article/Paper Resources

Harvard Business Review.

Leadership & Organization Development Journal.

Organization Development Journal.

OD Practitioner.

People Management.

Other Resources

[WEBSITE], MARVIN WEISBORD.


http://www.marvinweisbord.com/

Discussion Note:

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