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MG2129 Managing Change and Creativity in Organizations Assignment - Brunel University London, UK
Main Objective of the assessment - You should be able to demonstrate
- an understanding of relevant theoretical frameworks, appropriate models and theories on change, creativity and innovation.
- an ability to apply these frameworks and models to empirical examples.
- an ability to critically evaluate the context and examples.
Description of the Assessment - Evaluate whether it is employers' responsibility to attempt to foster appropriate enabling environment to support employees creativity. Apply one of the following theories to assist your discussion:
- Developing creativity in teams
- Leadership and creativity
- Organizational structure
- Communication
- Resistance to change
- Process of creativity
- Organizational culture
Points to discuss -
Demonstrate that 'the physical toil of manufacturing is being replaced by a world where we work more with our heads than our hands' Newell, 2005) and the shift from industrial organization to human relations in workplaces.
Discuss how the turn to knowledge economy has also led to changes in working arrangements and expectations from workers.
Apply the theory of choice and examine the role of management practice in supporting organizational creativity and innovation.