Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Organisational Change Management
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: HRM09103
Module leader: Rowan McGovern
School The Business School
Subject area group: Human Resource Management
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module will critically assess theories of organisational culture and the psychological contract. It will analyse the principles of organisational development, and discuss the concepts of the learning organisation and Knowledge Management within the context of organisational change. It will examine a range of tools and techniques which can facilitate the change process, based on a number of theoretical models.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Examine the complex nature of change and the role of change management.

LO2: Analyse various theoretical models of organisational change, and apply them in appropriate ways.

LO3: Critically assess the importance of addressing the cultural dimension of change.

LO4: Examine how the psychological contract is affected by and needs to be carefully managed during organisational change.

LO5: Examine reactions to change and consider strategies to manage these effectively.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Rowan McGovern
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 10 You will attend 10 lectures over the course of your studies. These lectures will introduce you the module content.
Face To Face Tutorial 10 You will attend scheduled tutorial sessions. These tutorial sessions will focus upon the lecture content and give you an opportunity to engage in further discussion and hands on activities to further consolidate your learning.
Online Guided independent study 180 You are expected to engage in independent study over the course of this modules. This includes undertaking literature reviews and conducting your own research where necessary.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 30 1~2 Week 9 HOURS= 10-12 minutes You will work collaboratively to investigate a named change management issue, providing solutions and prepare an oral presentation, aided by power point slides where appropriate. You will be asked to record the presentation and upload to moodle.
Report 70 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 , WORDS= 2000 words You will reflect on your own experiences of change management and work on a live issue (of your choosing), applying the relevant change models and theory to addressing a specific issue and developing an action plan to address this.
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 003
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: WEST LOTHIAN
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Rowan McGovern
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Lecture 10 You will engage in listening to pre-recorded lectures. These lectures will be undertaken by the Module Leader, who will introduce you to the lecture content.
Face To Face Tutorial 10 You will attend scheduled tutorial sessions. These tutorial sessions will focus upon the lecture content and give you an opportunity to engage in further discussion and hands on activities to further consolidate your learning.
Face To Face Guided independent study 180 You are expected to engage in independent study over the course of this modules. This includes undertaking literature reviews and conducting your own research where necessary.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 50 1~2~4~5 Week 7 , WORDS= 2500 Words You will work from a case study, solving a corporate change management problem. You will critically analyse the case using change management theory and provide written recommendations for practice.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hrs You will undertake a centrally timetabled exam covering the module content. This will be an online, open book exam. You will be required to answer 3 out of the 6 questions.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

 

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