This course focuses on the soft skills in management of information systems. Students will gain advanced knowledge of theories on leadership, change agents, ethics and required skills within IT-consultancy. They will acquire specialised problem-solving skills, being able to master the personal and organisational techniques required to participate in a change process, practising leadership and developing professional skills within consulting. They shall take responsibility to conduct a minor consulting project thru an agreement, plan and evaluation.
After successfully completing the course the student will be able to:
Knowledge:
- Explain theories on organisational change and change management, leadership, ethics and human resources within knowledge based organisations
Skills:
- Analyse case studies and research into the success (and failure) of IT-driven organisational change
- Use oral, negotiational and analytical skills as a change agent within organisational development
Competence:
- Plan, implement and evaluate a minor consulting project
- Critically evaluate ethical issues related to leadership and consultancy
The course is structured in block mode for four weeks. The first two weeks will be a combination of lectures and presentations in class. The two last weeks are for self-study and essay writing.
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Pettigrew, A.M., Woodman, R.W. and Cameron, K.S. (2001), Studying organizational change and development: Challenges for future research. Academy of Management Journal, 44(4), p.697-713
