Organization Development and Change Management. ((3 Credits))

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Prerequisite(s): Admission into any UVU Graduate Program Explores the theories and practices of change management in organizations. Examines various models of organizational development, change processes, and the impact of change on employees, teams, and the overall organization. Examines approaches to diagnosing and analyzing organizational problems, developing and implementing change initiatives, and evaluating the outcomes of these efforts. Focuses on thinking critically and creatively about organizational change, as well as to understand the complexities and challenges involved in leading and managing change. Uses lectures, case studies, group discussions, hands-on exercises and simulations, and a real-world organizational change consulting project.