Knowledge

The student...

has obtained understanding on power structures in the cultural context
has obtained an overview, as well as a critical gaze, on the research tradition, central models and theories on HR and change management
has obtained understanding of relationships and networks in the organisation, the organisations place in the community, and the impact of changes on societies in the global era
has obtained competence on scales, and how local changes affects all levels: individuals, organisations and society
can reflect on the consequences of transformations, and obtained awareness of why change management can create resistance
has obtained knowledge on why and how HR can contribute in strategic change processes.

Skills

The student...

has a proper skillset and mindset to analyze the need for changes according to the strategic aims
has competence to contribute or lead projects which develop strategies for transformation processes
has competence on why organizational changes can create both resistance and enthusiasm, and a toolbox to deal with it
has the skillset to reflect on ethical and other issues related to organizational changes processes, and can accordingly contribute to proper decision-making processes

General competence

The student...

has a demanded competence in strategic transformation processes
has knowledge on how to analyze needs, ways, and means for changes in the organization and community
has the skillset to communicate ideas, issues, and analyses - both written and orally - to contribute to new innovations and changes
has the cultural awareness to reflect on ethical and other issues, in the domain of HR role and mission
is able to reflect on the consequences of transformation
has a critical awareness of the clashes of scales, meaning the effect of change management on all levels: individual, organization and society

Subject description HRE4100

Culture, power, and changes