Organisational Development and Change

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Organisational Development and Change (PSY514)

Synopsis

PSY514 Organisational Development and Change aims to provide an understanding of the various approaches to organisational development (OD). The course will explore the different stages of the OD process, including diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation. By the end of this course, students will be equipped with practical knowledge and skills in conducting organisational assessments and developing change management plans. Students will also learn how to communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage challenges due to change.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every July
E-Learning: BLENDED - Learning is done MAINLY online using interactive study materials in Canvas. Students receive guidance and support from online instructors via discussion forums and emails. This is supplemented with SOME face-to-face sessions. If the course has an exam component, this will be administered on-campus.

Topics

Organisational development history and context
Strategic human resource management and development
Models of organisational change and development
Change management cycle: Diagnostic
Change management cycle: Intervention
Change management cycle: Evaluation
Power and politics
Organisational structure and design
Organisational agility and resilience
Employee engagement
Leadership and change
Organisational Development in the digital age

Learning Outcome

Appraise models of organisational change
Evaluate the difficulties in applying theories of organisational change in practice
Discuss the use of strategy to align activities at the differing levels of the individual, team and business
Evaluate different forms of organisational structure, culture and climate
Apply behaviour modification as a technique for changing behaviour in the workplace
Propose organisational development interventions within the wider organisational psychology context