Unit Reference: A/507/1586 – Managing Change

Unit Aims

The aim of this model is to introduce different models and practices of change management. The model further aims to help Learners to develop an understanding of the issues and practices involved in the management of change and those activities that contribute to positive organisational change. Learners are encouraged to develop and use their problem solving skills.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

On successful completion of this unit a student will be able to:

Learning Outcomes

When awarded credit for this unit, a learner will:

Assessment Criteria

Assessment of this learning outcome will require a learner to demonstrate that they can:

1. Research and analyse issues that concern significant organisational change.

1.1 Identify and analyse the resources impact of change on the organisation.

1.2 Explain positive and negative implications for making the change.

1.3 Evaluate organisation plans and arrangements and their fitness to accommodate the change.

2. Develop plans to involve stakeholders in planning for and supporting change.

2.1. Provide reasons and recommendations to support a team approach to managing change.

2.2 Consider options for an organisation that needs to make changes.

2.3. Evaluate options and provide reasons to select a particular option or set of options.

3. Plan the implementation and evaluation of a change process.

3.1 Produce plans that prepare the organisation for change and support implementation.

3.2. Monitor and evaluate the change implementation.

3.3 Review the successes and/or failures of the change process.

Teaching and Learning Strategy

This unit will involve the student engaging in a process of research on an independent and group basis into the subject matter. The unit tutors will provide initial support sessions in a workshop and will be available for subsequent support.