Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
12 weeks or equivalent
3 hours per week
Lilydale
Satisfactory completion of 100 credit points of study
Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points
A Stage 3 unit of study in the Bachelor of Business which may also be undertaken in any other degree program at Swinburne Lilydale
Aims:The aim of this unit is to provide students with the opportunity to explore and consider sustainable business practices at an organisational level. A project approach will be used in helping them to develop and critique sustainable business practices in “real world” change environments. Students will understand and apply theories and processes used to bring about large-scale organisational change in a practical context and in so doing explore some of the interventions used to implement sustainable change at the individual, group and organisational process level. This experience is intended to increase their capability and confidence in managing a heavy and constant change environment.Objectives:• To appreciate the professional and ethical attitudes underpinning sustainable business practice.• To have an understanding of the challenges facing local and global organisations in the contemporary business environment.• To work both independently and collaboratively to analyse an organisational situation from the perspective of different stakeholders. • To draw on the literature to develop a number of effective interventions, and analyse the risks, success and/or failures associated with implementing change at an organisational and people level. • To understand the dynamics of the change process.• To evaluate and monitor change implementation strategies. • To enhance oral and written skills that are critical to managing change.
Seminars and Workshops
Individual Reflective Assessment 10-30%Final Report (Group and Individual) 70-90%
Be developing capability in the professional area of organisational change and development by: being informed and knowledgeable with pertinent skills and abilities, including report writing in the development of change; having an appreciation of areas of uncertainty with the body of knowledge in change & development; be able to engage in informed critical and creative inquiry; appreciating the professional and ethical attitudes required by the contemporary change agent. Becoming aware of the need to think and act in an entrepreneurial manner by developing the ability to: critically and creatively understand innovations and developments in an entrepreneurial environment; make links and connections between developments and opportunties for change within/across diverse environments; identify and realise the opportunities for responsible innovative change. Becoming aware of the need to operate effectively and ethically in work and community situations by developing the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. To be adaptable and manage change. Being aware of environments through: a broad understanding of the role of technology in our society; developing a cultural sensitivity and respect for multiple and different points of view; and developing an ability to evaluate the economic, social and environmental impact of decisions. Develop knowledge and capability to operate effectively in a heavy and constantly changing environment.
Organisational and Community culture Understanding and managing stakeholders Globalisation as a driver of change Sustainability models (economic, social, cultural and people sustainability) Sustainability as a driver of business focus and practice Tension within organisational design and culture
TBA
