“The different theories of organisational change invite us to pay attention to
many facets of the same phenomenon. By doing so, two different theories of
organisational change can often provide us different interpretations of any given
situation”. Discuss this statement in relation to a concrete case of organisational
change.
Note 1: The suggested word limit is 3500 words, and the ultimate maximum word
limit is 4000 words. You are required to provide a word count at the end of the
text. This excludes references and appendices. If you decide to analyse your own
case-study, for the sake of fairness, you are allowed to present a descriptive casestudy
as an appendix, which is not included in the wordcount.
Note 2: Your work will be assessed in relation to the three criteria detailed in the
marking scheme.
Note3: You will be expected to develop your arguments with appropriate
reference to a range of peer-reviewed journal articles, and avoid over-reliance on
textbooks.
Note 4: You are expected to provide an accurate list of references, using the UWE
Harvard referencing system. Help with how to use Harvard referencing can be
Classe outline:
Adaptation and Growth Perspective—Part I
Adaptation and Growth Perspective—Part II
Selection and Imitation Perspective—Part I
Selection and Imitation Perspective—Part II
Preparation for assignment
The Cognitive Perspective
The Cultural Perspective
The Political Perspective—Part I
The Social Dynamic Perspective—Part I
The Social Dynamic Perspective—Part II
Conclusion to the Module: Revisiting the Multiple
Perspective Approach
