LFU:online

Students shall be able to identify different sources of organizational dynamics. They shall understand how dynamics force organization to adapt and / or change and how these processes can be actively designed. Students shall be able to reflect upon fthe complexity of change processes, forms of resistance to change and the possibilities of organizational transformation.

-Philosophical orientations towards “change” - Paradigms for understanding change and transformation - Linear and nonlinear models of change - Rhizomatic model of organizational change - Sensemaking and organizational learning - Self-designing systems - Defensive Routines and resistance to change - (artistic) interventions and transformation

Instructions, lectures (Videoinputs), plenary and group discussions (ONLINE), reading assignments. 

Written exam (online)

Basic literature  Clegg, St./Kornberger, M./Pitis, T. (2008), Management and Organization. Chapter: Managing Change. London: Sage. [Lit 1] Linstead, S., & Linstead, A. (2004) 'Managing Change', in S. Linstead, L. Fulop & S. Lilley (eds.), Management and Organization. A Critical Text, pp. 422-461. Houndsmill, Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan. [Lit 2] Morgan, G. (1986) Images of Organization. London: Sage (Chapter: Flux and Transformation) Further specific literature will be provided in the lecture. 

Successful completion of the mandatory courses referred to in § 7 Z 2 and 3

Lecture is connected with UE (2) Organizational Learning