Asist. Dr.

Irina Purcrea Faculty of Business Administration Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest

To present the basic concepts and theoretical aspects concerning change management in organizations. To integrate knowledge of business management, human resources management, organizational behavior, organizational dynamics, and strategy implementation. We use interactive exercises, cases, article reviewing and student project to examine these issues and to develop critical skills in teamwork, negotiations, communications, and leadership.

Reading and understanding the guidelines for doing the assignments Meeting the deadlines Carefully proofreading your work before submitting it Integrating the feedback received in the final copy of the assignment

Coming to class on time distractive talking with classmates; monopolizing discussion; straying from the topic of discussion use of electronic devices without permission

Changes in nature and in society. Anatomy of change. Basic concepts Dynamics of change. Diagnosing organisational capability. Changes at individual level. Changes at the organizational level. Models of change. Force field analysis. Kotters 8 steps model. Managing resistance to change

What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.

Pericles, Ancient Greek Politician, 495 BC- 429 BC

10 p according to legislation 30 p activity at Seminar 60 p final exam _______________________ 100 p >>> 10 (Ten)

Condition to pass: minimum 50 p

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