People and Change

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Identify and evaluate theories & models that describe the relationship between individuals and organisational change
• Evaluate the manner in which research is conducted on the relationship between individuals in organisational change
• Synthesise and apply major theories and models to problems involving people and organisational change ;
• Develop, or improve, team-work skills.

On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:

• Problem solving skills and critical thinking skills will be fostered in the seminar program through case study work and critical appraisals of current research;
• Verbal and written communication skills will be developed via the interactive nature of the seminar program and through a group assignment where student-groups will be required to deliver a presentation to the class that succeeds in communicating a series of points concisely and effectively;
• Team-work skills will be developed or improved through the group assignment.