Module Code 單元編號 EDA6009 Module Title 單元名稱 LEADING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE Module Synopsis 單元概要 In response to the forces of globalization and technological change, organizations throughout the world are faced with the need to constantly innovate to survive and succeed. Change has become the only constant state in the environment of educational and public sector organizations. Research conducted in a wide range of organizations and societies concludes that leaders play a critical role in the successful implementation of change. This course is organized around a problem-based computer simulation, Making Change Happen™. This simulation is based on three decades of research on successful change in organizations. The simulation focuses on implementing specific a specific innovation, new communication and learning technology in a school system. Students will seek to develop effective change strategies that address a common problem of organizational change. Through the simulation students will learn to apply change principles drawn from a variety of research-based change theoretical models. These models of organizational change include those developed by Kotter, Hall and Hord, Fullan, Lewin, Crandall, and Lewis. The simulation will assist students in learning how to apply change principles to increase staff satisfaction and performance, as well as learning results. After completing the course, students will be able to analyze the factors that impact organizational change in a specific context and develop theoretically sound, practical strategies for successful implementation.