Students learn to become agents for change thereby improving human resource and organizational effectiveness and productivity. In today's business environment, a human resource practitioner must be a skilled change manager. Topics include processes of change; perspective of self and others; creating a climate for change; facilitating change transition; gaining commitment and sustaining momentum; and the institutionalization of change and beyond. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course, but ORGB 3811 is recommended. Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of ORGB 4870, ORGB 4871.
Students learn to become agents for change thereby improving human resource and organizational effectiveness and productivity. In today's business environment, a human resource practitioner must be a skilled change manager. Topics include processes of change; perspective of self and others; creating a climate for change; facilitating change transition; gaining commitment and sustaining momentum; and the institutionalization of change and beyond. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course, but ORGB 3811 is recommended. Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of ORGB 4870, ORGB 4871.
