APSY618

Organisational Change: Directions for I/O Psychology Practice

15 points

Not offered 2016, offered in 2014, 2015

For further information see School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing

Description

The first course objective is to familiarise the students with frameworks and research (e.g., leadership, motivation, training, and individual differences) that inform organisational change planning and implementation. The second course objective is to provide students with the knowledge and competencies to: a) critically analyse organisational change practices, b) identify challenges faced by change leaders and employees, and c) facilitate organisational change implementation as I/O practitioners. Topics covered include psychological mechanisms of change resistance and readiness, change leadership, and training for changing organisations.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of Department