Sep 27, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23 [Archived Catalog]

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MGT 4580 - Managing Transformations and Organizational Change


This course examines theories, concepts, and applications relating to change leadership in the modern workplace. Focus on internal processes of organizational transformation, change, and development. Designed to improve leadership potential through understanding change models and strategies, resistance to change and change leadership roles in the context of a dynamic, uncertain, and ever-changing external environment.

Requisites: MGT 3400
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to analyze organizational change contexts through simulation and experiential cases.
  • Students will be able to apply change theory and concepts to real organizational simulations or cases.
  • Students will be able to compare and contrast the outcomes of different theories of organizational change and examine the potential benefits and weaknesses of each.
  • Students will be able to critically examine ethical dilemmas in transformation and change practice and apply their own ethical guidelines to these issues.
  • Students will be able to develop and use integrity guidelines, core values, and professional styles of leading and managing organizational transformation and change.
  • Students will be able to discuss tools and approaches recommended to manage change and resistance to change in particular.
  • Students will be able to identify and explain theories and concepts of organizational transformation and change.



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