Organizational Change and Transformation - 4 credits

The only thing that is constant is change. Beginning with this premise, this class explores the exciting and opportunity filled world of change and transition. This course will explore the basic change theories and concepts and skills required for effective and ethical change leadership. Students will examine the notion of breakpoint change, the various stages of individual and organizational change, essential relationships between leadership and management, and assorted organizational models for leading change. The concept of chaos or a chaordic organization for producing extraordinary results will be discussed.