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Module Title | |||
Innovation And Change Management | |||
Reference | CB4238 | Version | 2 |
Created | February 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
Approved | August 2022 | SCQF Points | 15 |
Amended | April 2024 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
Aims of Module | |||
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The module provides learners with an understanding of the importance of change management strategies in the hospitality sector. It prepares learners to appreciate the challenges of driving innovation in the hospitality and service sector. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Demonstrate a critical understanding of change management strategies in the service sector. |
2 | Argue the importance of innovation for business competitiveness in the hospitality industry. |
3 | Develop skills to overcome stakeholder resistance to change. |
4 | Skillfully apply innovation initiatives that are impactful and sustainable. |
Indicative Module Content |
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Change process, change strategies, change resistance, innovation management, driving innovation, innovation trends, competitive advantage, impactful change management, sustainable change management. This module engages students with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 9 through the exploration of inclusive and sustainable business development in the hospitality sector. It also engages students with UNESCO's Education for Sustainable Development System-thinking competency in terms of recognising the inter-relationships between a variety of organisational and soceital systems and opportunities for positive change. |
Module Delivery |
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Core concepts delivered through lectures and supporting tutorials. Significant focus on active discussion throughout delivery of concepts. Industry guest lectures where possible. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
Non-Contact Hours | 120 | N/A |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |   |   |
ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
Component 1 | |||||
Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Description: | Group and Individual Portfolio |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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Explanatory Text | |
The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. A minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1. |
B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1. |
C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1. |
D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1. |
E | The student achieves an E in C1. |
F | The student achieves a F in C1. |
NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
Module Requirements | |
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Prerequisites for Module | None. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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This module is for delivery at BHMS, Luzern, Switzerland. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | CAMERON, E. and GREEN, M., 2015. Making sense of change management a complete guide to the models, tools and techniques of organizational change. London: KoganPage. |
2 | HAYDEN COLLINS, K., 2015. Handbook on tourism development and management. Hauppauge: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. |
3 | HAYES, J., 2018. The theory and practice of change management. London: Palgrave. es, and sustainability). Palgrave Macmillan. |
4 | OSKAM, J.A., DEKKER, D.M. and WIEGERINK, K., 2017. Innovation in hospitality education : anticipating the educational needs of a changing profession. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. |
5 | SIGALA, M., RAHIMI, R. and THELWALL, M., 2019. Big Data and Innovation in Tourism, Travel, and Hospitality : Managerial Approaches, Techniques, and Applications. Singapore: Springer. |
6 | TANG, K.N., 2019. Leadership and change management. Singapore: Springer. |
7 | THOMPSON, J.L., SCOTT, J.M. and MARTIN, F., 2017. Strategic management : awareness and change. Andover: Cengage Learning EMEA. |
8 | VITOULADITI, O. et al., 2016. Tourism management, marketing, and development (Performance, strategies, and sustainability). Palgrave Macmillan. |