Management of Change
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSYS1302 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SY 2010 |
| Level: | Master of Health Care / Master of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2011-2012) |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Hakala, Paula |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2011-2012
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S-SY-2Y | 2012-03-05 – 2012-04-27 | Ossi Koskinen | Finnish | 2012-02-13 – 2012-03-11 |
Learning Outcomes
The student has the knowledge of the core theories and models of management of change. The student can compile the strategic plan of an organization and she has the readiness to plan and execute change processes and to constructive communication of change. The student applies the ethical principles of management to development activities. The student can act as an expert in different networks and can identify the effects of changes to the know-how of personnel, operational environment and customership.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 135 h
- of which scheduled studies: 24 h
- of which autonomous studies: 111 h
Contents
The theories and models of management of change
Alternative ways of delivering the services
The third sector as an actor in social and health care
Working in networks
The ethics and social responsibility of change
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Aaltonen, Tapio, Mikko Luoma & Raija Rautiainen (2004). Vastuullinen johtaminen: Inhimillistä tuloksentekoa. Helsinki: WSOY.
Kotter, John P. (1996). Leading Chage. Boston (Mass.) : Harvard Business School Press.
Juuti, Pauli & Petri Virtanen (2009). Organisaatiomuutos. Helsinki: Otava.
Stenvall, Jari & Petri Virtanen (2012). Sosiaali- ja terveyspalvelujen uudistaminen: kehittämisen mallit, toimintatavat ja periaatteet. Helsinki: Tietosanoma.
Valtee, Pasi (2004). Uhkista mahdollisuuksiksi. Organisaatiomuutoksen toteuttaminen
työyhteisön haasteena. Helsinki: Työturvallisuuskeskus.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Classroom lectures 24 h, independent studies and seminars 111 h (Together 135 h).
Assessment Criteria
Level 5:
- the student can compile the strategic plan of an organization
- the student has the readiness to plan and execute change processes and constructive communication of change
- the student can act as an expert in different networks
Level 3:
- the student understands how the change can affect the know-how of personnel, operational environment and customership
- the student understands the meaning of constructive communication of change
- the student can apply the ethical principles of management to development actions
Level 1:
- the student is familiar with the core theories and models of management of change
- the student is familiar with the principles of planning the change processes
- the student is familiar with the principles of development
Assessment Methods
The grade of the study module compounds of attending the seminars, autonomous assignments and self-evaluation. Numeric evaluation (1–5).