Kursinformation

This course covers the basics of change management with consideration of international context.
Students will acquire an understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of change
management. In addition, they will be introduced to primary and supporting processes that can drive change in a multicultural, international setting.
After completing the course, the participants will be able to:
• Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of change management
• Analyze the need for changes in business processes
• Conceptualize the relationship between management and operational employees that allow for the change process
• Classify factors that may hinder or excel change, while being able to ideate solutions accordingly
• Understand the process of change in the business environment
• Describe an organization’s functions and identify appropriate change models
• Communicate value of change while navigating a multicultural setting

Contents:
• Cultural aspects (organization context)
• Introduction to change management
• Organizational metaphors, past and present
• Change management concepts, historical and contemporary approach
• Supporting processes to drive change
• Crisis/conflict as sources of change
• Managers role in change

Free-choice studies.
Online sessions taught by lecturers. The aim is to offer students the opportunity to receive insights on selected themes from a combination of pedagogical approaches while working in international teams from different countries. This course will include both theoretical and practical knowledge in the context of working on case studies in international teams. This approach will enable the development of international collaboration skills and enhance theoretical and practical experience in an ever-changing corporate environment. Students will be required to actively participate in online lectures, collaborate on assigned case studies and meet all requirements in accordance with set assessment criteria.

Teaching methods:
• Online lectures and discussion
• Flipped class sessions
• Inquiry-based learning
• Collaborative learning

Teaching material:
• Presentation material
• Articles
• Case studies
• Videos
• Assigned books
• Other materials provided by the instructors