Course contents

This course is at the crossroads of two theoretical fields: organizational change and management of information systems. It aims at developing a global analytical framework concerning the relations between IT and organizations, via an in-depth exploration of various schools of thought and a critical discussion of recent research papers.

Learning outcomes of the course

• Understand, master and compare the main theories relating to their area of research
• Understand, master and compare different research methodologies used in the management sciences, both qualitative and quantitative
• Make appropriate use of the different theories
• Communicate and argue orally
• Communicate and argue in written form
• Demonstrate critical thinking

Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components : The prerequisites for this course are a minimal knowledge in organizational theory and change management and a proven ability to discuss scientific papers.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Interactive seminar based on preliminary readings, intensive discussions and oral presentations

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) : hybrid format

Recommended or required readings

F.Pichault, Change management. Towards polyphony, Brussels, De Boeck, 2013

Assessment methods and criteria

Individual assignments discussed during the course

Work placement(s) : /

Organizational remarks : /

Contact:

Professor François Pichault, HEC Liège – Management School of the University of Liège

Chairman of LENTIC

Rue Louvrex 14, 4000 Liège

University of Liège

Belgium

Tel: +32 4 366 30 70

mail: F.Pichault@uliege.be

web: www.lentic.be