LEADING, TRANSFORMATION AND CHANGE
- Course
- BUSN508 - LEADING, TRANSFORMATION AND CHANGE
- Department
- Master of Business Administration - English - Master
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 0
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
- -
Course Description
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LEADING, TRANSFORMATION AND CHANGE
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
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Course outcomes
- 01 Identifying basic leadership concepts, skills, and functions (2)
- 02 Defining and explaining the basic organization concepts and models [(3+3) 3]
- 03 Analyze organizational culture, environment and change (4)
- 04 Asses creativity and innovation approaches from the perspective of change (5)Promoting the belief that change is possible
- 05 Asses and apply power and politics and conflict within the organization [(5+4) 4,5)
- 06 TOTAL SOLO 3,71
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction and Orientation |
| Week 2 | Leadership Theories I |
| Week 3 | Leadership Theories II |
| Week 4 | Organisations and Environments; The Necessity of Change |
| Week 5 | Structure and Organizing |
| Week 6 | Creativity and Innovation I |
| Week 7 | Creativity and Innovation II |
| Week 8 | Mid-Term Exam |
| Week 9 | Organisational Culture and Change |
| Week 10 | Power, Politics and Conflict |
| Week 11 | The Nature and Organisational Change; Standard and Alternative Models |
| Week 12 | Strategies for Change HARD & SOFT SYSTEMS |
| Week 13 | Learning Organizations |
| Week 14 | Some Comments About FUTURE and General Review |
| Week 15 | - |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Organizational Change (4th Ed.), Senior and Swailes, PRENTICE HALL
- 02 Time for a Change, Larry Stout, DESTINY IMAGE PUBLISHERS
- 03 Academic Articles and Notes on the Moodle
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Creating a shared urgent need for change SOLO 5
- L02 Creating a shared understanding of the reality of change issues SOLO 5
- L03 Creating a change vision SOLO 6
- L04 Promoting the belief that change is possible SOLO 6
- L05 Leading the change transition process SOLO 6
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate mastery of advanced research methodologies (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods) by critically analyzing literature, identifying research gaps, and designing original studies that contribute to MIS theory and practice.
- Conduct and defend an original doctoral dissertation that reflects independent scholarly inquiry, academic rigor, and a significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge in MIS.
- Exhibit readiness for thesis monitoring and defense by articulating the philosophical foundations of research paradigms, positioning one's research within these frameworks, and responding to scholarly critique.
- Apply ethical principles, academic integrity, and responsible conduct of research in all phases of the research process, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and publication.
- Identify and address the social, legal, and ethical implications of information systems research and its applications within organizational and societal contexts.
- Employ advanced data science techniques, including statistical modeling, machine learning, and AI-based analytics, to examine complex datasets and extract meaningful insights in MIS research.
- Recognize and evaluate emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain, and the Internet of Things, assessing their transformative impact on organizational processes and digital ecosystems.
- Collaborate and lead in interdisciplinary research environments, establishing productive scientific partnerships and managing research projects that integrate diverse academic perspectives.
- Publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals, present findings at international conferences, and actively engage in academic service such as journal reviewing, conference organizing, and committee participation.
- Identify challenges and propose innovative, research-based solutions at the intersection of information systems, technology, and organizational strategy.
- Deliver advanced-level MIS courses, supervise graduate research, and nurture academic development through effective mentorship and scholarly teaching.
- Develop advanced information systems and decision support systems that align IT capabilities with organizational strategies using systems thinking and innovative design methodologies.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | Average | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.08 |
| L02 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.75 |
| L03 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.75 |
| L04 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.42 |
| L05 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.25 |