Prerequisites for Module
None.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide students with a practical knowledge of the interaction between Organisational Development (OD) and Human Resource Management (HR) in organisations.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Understand theories and models of OD and apply them in a practical context.
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Identify and assess appropriate methods of organisational development and evaluate the implications these have for the management of change in organisations.
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Explain the role of the HR functions in relation to OD practice.
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Evaluate the roles of organisational design and leadership in the facilitation of OD.
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Indicative Module Content
The nature and scope of OD; Five core theoretical bases of OD; The OD cycle; The OD practitioner; HR in relation to OD;organisational design; culture change; managing transformational change; developing effective leadership; OD methods and practice
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Blended Learning | Workshops/seminars
| 36 | 12 |
Directed Study
| | | Student Centred Learning
| 50 | 64 |
Private Study
| | | Private Study
| 64 | 74 |
| Mode of Delivery
Taught Mode (T) The module is delivered in Taught Mode by workshops, seminars, interactive group work, case study tutorials and directed self-study.
Blended Learning Mode (BL) The module is delivered in Blended Learning mode by self-directed learning from paper-based or web-based learning materials, supported by seminars and workshops or online support.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1
| | Component 2 | 2,3,4
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CW2: Case study which requires a written report
CW1: Poster Presentation
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Beevers, K. and Rea, A. and Hayden, (2020) Learning and Development Practice in the Workplace. 3rd ed. London: Chartered Institute of personnel and Development
| | 2. | Mankin, D. (2009) Human Resource Development. Oxford: Oxford University
| | 3. | McGuire, D. (2014) Human Resource Development. 2nd ed. London: Sage
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