Module Details

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Title TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Code CKIT558
Coordinator Dr F Grasso
Computer Science
Floriana@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 15

Aims

To enable students to build a solid theoretical and practical academic understanding with respect to the techniques and challenges of technology innovation and change management . To allow students to acquire a comprehensive understanding of strategic IT implementations involving  the management of organisational resources and environments outside of the IT domain.   To provide students with critical insights regarding the use of new innovations to generate competitive advantages within organisations and businesses.   To provide students with the practical ability to apply the knowledge gained to assess critically, and implement, innovation and change in a controlled manner that aligns with orgnsisational needs and objectives.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) A comprehensive understanding of the process of innovation, diffusion and adoption of technology in organisations.

(LO2) An in depth knowledge of change management frameworks for IT.

(LO3) An ability to assess and respond to organisational and business impacts resulting from IT innovation and change.

(LO4) A deep and systematic understanding of IT standards and governance to orchestrate change and innovation.

(LO5) A critical understanding of the impact of organisational culture and decision-making on IT adoption and how best to use this knowledge to foster and build readiness for change.

(LO6) An ability to explore opportunities for innovation with respect to new technologies.

(S1) Organisational skills

(S2) Communication skills

(S3) IT skills

(S4) Leadership

(S5) Communication and collaboration online participating in digital networks for learning and research

(S6) Learning skills online studying and learning effectively in technology-rich environments, formal and informal

(S7) Team (group) working respecting others, co-operating, negotiating / persuading, awareness of interdependence with others


Syllabus

 

Week 1 Critical introduction to innovation and diffusion: theories and concepts, strategic adoption of Information Systems and Technology.   Week 2 Knowledge management and technology innovation.   Week 3 Change management models and frameworks for Information Technology (IT).   Week 4 Leading IT innovation and change: understanding the internal and external environments of organisations and their impact on IT innovation and change.   Week 5 Innovating within Social Media.   Week 6 Innovating within Big Data and Cloud Computing.   Week 7 Managing IT change in global organisations within the context of  complex political and structural environments.   Week 8 Using IT standards and governance to impact the innovation and change process.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Online Learning
Description: Weekly seminar supported by asynchronous discussion in a virtual classroom environment facilitated by an online instructor.
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Number of hours per week that students are expected to attend the virtual classroom so as to participate in discussion, dedicated to group work and individual assessment is 7.5.


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           60

60
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 90
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Moot/Debate: Nine discussion questions Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :whole session  Weekly Discussion Qu    36       
Prac. Assignment: Info. Tech. Change Man. Plan Part 1 - Proposal Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Week 1  One Week/ 350-500 wo         
Prac. Assignment: Info. Tech. Change Man. Plan Part 2 - Change Impact Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Week 2  One Week / 500-750 w         
Prac. Assignment: Info. Tech. Change Man. Part 3 - Organisational Readiness Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Wee  One Week/ 750-1000 w    10       
Prac. assignment: Info. Tech. Change Man. Plan Part 4 - Strategy Formulation Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :W  One Week / 750-1000     10       
Prac. assignment: Info. Tech. Change Man. Plan Part 5 - Final report Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Week 6  One Week/ 500-750 wo         
Report: Group Work - Innovation & Change Management Case Study Analysis Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Week 7  Three Weeks/ 1500-20    15       
Report: Group Work - Innovation & Change Management Case Study Action Plan Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Week  One Week/ 750-1000 w    10       

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