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Trimester 2, 2023 MHR 002 Leading Innovation and Change
Level 10 & 11
233 Castlereagh Street
Sydney
NSW 2000
AUSTRALIA
SUBJECT OUTLINE
1. General Subject Information
Subject Code: MHR002
Subject Name: Leading Innovation and Change
Teaching Period: Trimester 2, 2023
Core/Elective status: Elective – Master of Business Administration
Pre-requisites: None
Class Times: Thursday 8.30 am to 11.30 am
Class Room: 1007/ via Blackboard collaborate
Class Contact: 3 hours per week
Delivery Mode: Full-time, On Campus/on line
Lecturer: Wayne Smithson
| Contact Details: | consultation by appointment via Microsoft teams [email protected] |
Location: 1005
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2. Subject Overview
2.1 Subject Summary
“Intrapreneurship” (corporate entrepreneurship) is entrepreneurship within an existing
organisation and is recognised as a powerful technique to help organisations innovate and
change. The constant changes occurring in business environments require organisations to
innovate and change in order to survive and keep ahead of competitors. Innovation and change
are particularly important to established organisations as they fend off their counterparts and new
entrants into their industries. Implementing change and innovation requires acknowledging the
larger organisational system and therefore this unit looks first at the context, implementation and
management of organisational change generally and then will focus on innovation and change
management which are central to “intrapreneurship: and the ability of organisations to keep their
“edge” and innovate successfully.
This subject reviews the key elements required in order to embed an ecosystem of corporate
entrepreneurship within an organisation. Specifically it focusses on the key areas of the
organisation environment and culture, intrapreneurial skill and development and finally the
catalyst for
A subject summary has been recorded in YouTube, please access this using the following link.
Leading Innovation and Change – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVOnWSi2zGo
2.2 Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1. Understand the nature of innovation and the ways in which organisations can
innovate
2. Explain the steps in the innovation process and mechanisms for
directing/controlling the process.
3. Explain the concept of leadership and the relationship for successful
(CE)Intrapreneurship and innovation in organisations
4. Understand and describe the organisational change and the challenges facing
leaders of innovation change.
5. Identify the major dynamics of organisational change and creating the
entrepreneurial organisation.
6. Understand how you can become a more effective in assessing corporate
entrepreneurial performance and managing and sustaining entrepreneurial activity.
2.3 Teaching Strategies
This subject will be taught by face-to-face/on line sessions comprising of weekly lecture/webinar
and tutorials (3 hours). Teaching strategies will include: a blend of scaffolded structured webinars
, written assignments, presentations, in-class activities, case study analysis, group discussions
(in class and online), relevant videos and experiential exercises/role play. Students will be
required to come prepared each week so that they can play an active and effective role during
the sessions. This will also include conducting independent on-line research to support class
discussions.
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2.4 Reading Materials
Prescribed Texts
Kuratko D. F., Goldsby M.G., Hornsby J. S., (2019), “ Corporate Innovation”, 1st Edition,
Routledge.
Morris. M. H., Kuratko D. F., Covin J. G., (2011), “Corporate Entrepreneurship &
Innovation”, 3rd edition, South Western-Western, Cengage Learning.
Evans.ND., (2017) “Mastering Digital Business : How Powerful Combinations of Disruptive
Technologies Are Enabling the Next Wave of Digital Transformation” The Chartered Institute for
IT. eBook., Database: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
Recommended Readings
Refer lecture notes and weekly readings.
Recommended Journals
Recommended journals and readings will be uploaded to each week’s topic in Moodle
E-Resources
Teaching and assessment materials can be found on our online learning system, Moodle. E-resources
include, but are not limited to: lecture notes, PowerPoint Presentations, reading materials and subject
related information. Access to Moodle is granted to all enrolled students of this subject. Also see section
4.8, E-library Materials.
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2.5 Subject Contents and Schedule
| Teaching Week / beginning Date |
Topic | Required Reading (from Text and journals) |
Activities |
| Week 1 15th May Theme 1 Innovation and Entrepreneurship and understanding the innovative mindset |
Introduction to key concepts of the course. Objectives of the course and overview of the following topics – Entrepreneurial revolution – The innovative organisation – Introduction to Elements of Corporate Entrepreneurship – Methods of answering Case study approach to questions Understanding the innovative mindset – The innovative organisation – Categorising Innovation |
Kuratko D. F., Goldsby M.G., Hornsby J. S., (2019), “ Corporate Innovation”, 1st Edition, Routledge Ch: 1 Additional Readings on Moodle Text Chpt. 1 LO1 |
Cases chapter one Air Asia Tutor Vista |
| Week 2 22nd May |
The process of innovation in an organisation – Categories of innovation in organisations – Obstacles to corporate innovation – Sustaining Corporate innovation The innovation process in organisations Disruptive Innovation – Defined – Identifying disruptive opportunities in a business – How to combat disruption in your industry |
Kuratko D. F., Goldsby M.G., Hornsby J. S., (2019), “ Corporate Innovation”, 1st Edition, Routledge Reading on Moodle Text Chpt. 2 Week 2 Reading 2 LO2 |
Exercises on Moodle Refer the innovators notebook Case study |
| Week 3 29th May Theme 2 The Human Resource Elements for Corporate Entrepreneurship |
The managerial skills to support the innovation process – Sources of opportunity – Converting opportunity into commercial reality |
Kuratko D. F., Goldsby M.G., Hornsby J. S., (2019), “ Corporate Innovation”, 1st Edition, Routledge Ch: 4 LO: 1 & 2 Reading 1 week 6 Chapter 4 LO3 and |
Exercises on 1 and 2 topics Case study Exercises on Moodle Refer the innovators notebook |
| Week 4 5th June |
Human Resource Management in Corporate Innovation |
Kuratko D. F., Goldsby M.G., Hornsby J. S., (2019), “ Corporate Innovation”, 1st Edition, Routledge Ch: 8 |
Exercises on Moodle Case study in Moodle First on line quiz |
| Week 5 12th June |
Unleashing Individual Creativity |
LO4Kuratko D. F., Goldsby M.G., Hornsby J. S., (2019), “ Corporate Innovation”, 1st Edition, Routledge Ch: 3 LO3 and LO4 |
Second on line quiz |
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| Week 6 19th June |
Innovation to Commercialisation – Market Research – Preparing for Commercialisation – Marketing the Innovation |
Kuratko D. F., Goldsby M.G., Hornsby J. S., (2019), “ Corporate Innovation”, 1st Edition, Routledge Ch: 10 LO: 1 – 4 |
Exercises on Examples and case studies Moodle |
| Week 7 26th June Theme 3 Establishing Organisational Architecture for CE |
Organisational change and the Entrepreneurial organisation – Diagnosing and developing Organisational Change capabilities – Human resource and the entrepreneurial organisation |
Morris. M. H., Kuratko D. F., Covin J. G., (2011), “Corporate Entrepreneurship & Innovation” Text Chapter 6 |
Exercises on Moodle Third online quiz assessment |
| Week 08 3rd July |
– Measuring Corporate Innovation |
Kuratko D. F., Goldsby M.G., Hornsby J. S., (2019), “ Corporate Innovation”, 1st Edition, Routledge Ch: 7 LO4 and LO 5 Text |
Case study in Moodle |
| Week 09 10th July |
Leadership – Defining leadership – Transformational /Transactional leadership Corporate Strategy and Entrepreneurship – Integrating entrepreneurship with corporate strategy |
Chapter 12 Morris. M. H., Kuratko D. F., Covin J. G., (2011), “Corporate Entrepreneurship & Innovation” LO3 and LO4 Reading 1 week 8 LO5 Chapter 10 Text Morris. M. H., Kuratko D. F., Covin J. G., (2011), “Corporate Entrepreneurship & Innovation” LO2 |
Fourth online quiz assessment Case study in Moodle |
| Week 10 17th July |
Digital transformation Organising and adapting |
Chapter 2 “Mastering Digital Busine ss : How Powerful Combinations of Disruptive Technologies Are Enabling the Next Wave of Digital Transformation Chapter 8 “Mastering Digital Busine ss : How Powerful Combinations of Disruptive Technologies Are Enabling the Next Wave of Digital Transformation |
Case study in Moodle |
| Week 11 24th July |
corporate innovation processes for Enhancing the digital customer experience – How Powerful Combinations of Disruptive Technologies Are |
Chapter 8 “Mastering Digital Busine ss : How Powerful Combinations of Disruptive Technologies Chapter |
Fifth online quiz assessment Case study in Moodle |
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| Enabling the Next Wave of Digital Transformation |
5“Mastering Digital Busin ess : |
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| Week 12 31st July |
Revision and reflection – Revision for final exam – Sample exam revision |
Notes on Moodle | Revision material |
| Final Exam Period (7th August to 18th August ) |
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3. Subject Assessment
| Assessment Type & Description |
Weight | Due date | Description | Linked to Learning Outcomes | Linked to Graduate Attributes |
| Assessment 1 In class test |
20% | Week 4,5,7,9 and 11 | A series of 5 on-line quizzes and exercises 4% for each. The in-class test will be opened in the session and will not be made available after that time. Note no re-sits or supplementary exams apply for week quizzes |
LO 1,2,3 | Problem Solving Continuous Learning Professional Knowledge/skills |
| Assessment 2 | 20% | Week 11 | 3 short Case studies (6,6,7% each) and individual Report length 1000 -word document Completed on line in Moodle |
LO 2,3,6 | Communication Problem Solving Technology Continuous Learning Professional Knowledge/skills Critical Evaluation |
| Assessment 3 | 60% | Exam Week Students will be expected to demonstrate their understanding of key concepts and their ability to apply it to various situations and cases. |
The Final Exam will be 2 hours in duration. The exam may include short answer questions, short essay questions. Further information on the format will be provided during revision week. |
All Learning Outcomes The exam will test all learning outcomes |
Communication Problem Solving Continuous Learning Professional Knowledge/skills Critical Evaluation |
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| Assessment Rubric: Assessment 1 Case study |
Standards Descriptors | ||||
| High Distinction (HD) |
Distinction (D) |
Credit (C) |
Pass (P) |
Did Not Achieve Learning Outcomes (F) |
|
| Case study Key elements of the case identified 15% |
All key issues that relate to Corporate Innovation clearly Identified |
Most of the key elements of the case identified |
Some of the key elements of the case identified |
One or two of the key elements of the case identified |
None of the key elements of the case identified, or those Identified have minimal relevance to case |
| Analysis Is concise and related to key elements and required learning outcomes 15% |
Excellent and concise presentation of arguments related to the topics with strong justification based on empirical and theoretical evidence. As well, excellent engagement of contemporary authentic professional and academic research relevant to the demonstrated arguments. |
Very good and concise presentation of arguments related to the topics with good justification based on empirical and theoretical evidence. As well, very good engagement of contemporary authentic professional and academic research relevant to the arguments. |
Good presentation of arguments related to the topics with reasonable justification based on empirical and theoretical evidence. Good use of sources to support the Idea and reasonable use of engagement of contemporary authentic professional and academic research relevant to the arguments. |
Basic and sound understanding of the case analysis and/topic and acceptable argument related to the topic with basic justification. Given case scenario Is analysed with some depth and use of reasonable professional and academic research and examples is demonstrated. |
Topic is poorly addressed and little evidence of research to support the argument. The arguments are descriptive and general and incoherent with the case analysis. |
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| Identification and evaluation of key elements 40% |
All key elements related of the case study are accurately and logically described. |
Most key elements of the case study are accurately and logically described. |
Most key elements of the case study are described. |
Limited key elements of the case study are described. |
Concepts of the case study are not described. |
| Report structure Mechanics of Expression (spelling, sentence structure, punctuation, grammar) 10% |
Demonstrates use of high quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and position statements. Shows evidence of wide scope within and without the organisation for sourcing evidence |
Demonstrates use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and statements. Shows evidence of wide scope within the organisation for sourcing evidence |
Demonstrates use of high quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas. |
Demonstrates use of credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas, but these are not always explicit or well developed. |
Demonstrates inconsistent use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas. |
| Conclusion relates to key elements of the case and Is supported by analysis and relevant to the subject topic 20% |
Exceptional clarity of substance of key points from the case study with well written conclusive statements and explanations based on the report prepared, inclusive of detailed research & references relevant to the subject outline. |
Thoroughly & consi stent explanation of key points from the case study with well written conclusive statements and explanations based on the report prepared, inclusive of detailed research & references relevant to the subject outline. |
Appropriately identified the key points from the case study with systematic conclusive statements and explanations based on the report prepared, inclusive of detailed research & references relevant to the subject outline. |
Make attempts to describe the key points from the case study with explanation of conclusive statements based on the report prepared, inclusive of research & references relevant to the subject outline. |
Failed to attempt the key points from the case study with explanation of conclusive statements based on the report prepared, non-inclusive of sufficient research & references relevant to the subject outline. |
| Grade: | |||||
| Comments: |
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4. Academic Policies
The academic policies and procedures for UBSS apply to this subject. Important policies you need
to be aware of and abide by are listed below. These policies are located in the UBSS website in
the Policies & Procedures section.
4.1 Assessment & Examinations:
The UBSS Examinations Policy & Guidelines specifies the requirements for assessments and
exams at UBSS. The assessments for this subject are set by the lecturer in accordance with this
policy. In general, you are required to achieve a mark of 50/100 to pass the subject overall. Some
subjects may require you to pass the final examination in order to pass the subject overall. This is
advised in the assessment section above.
Students who do not satisfactorily complete all the assessment tasks during the Trimester may not
be eligible for a supplementary examination.
4.2 Plagiarism
Plagiarism and penalties for plagiarism are outlined in the UBSS Academic Misconduct Policy
document. Penalties vary depending on whether a student is a first, second or third time offender.
It is your responsibility to read this policy and ensure you understand what plagiarism is and what
penalties apply. If in doubt, speak to your lecturer.
4.3 Copyright Regulations
According to Australian Copyright Act 1968 the following rules applies in case of copies:
(a) In the case of a published work in hardcopy form that is not less than 10 pages and is
not an artistic work, 10% of the number of pages, or one chapter, is a reasonable
portion;
| (b) | In the case of a published work in electronic form only, a reasonable portion is not more than, in the aggregate, 10% of the number of words in the work. |
You are strongly advised that copying more than 10% of any textbook is a breach of the Copyright
Act (Cth) and UBSS policy. Any copies of the text in breach of the Copyright Act (Cth) may be
confiscated and you may subject to disciplinary action for academic misconduct.
4.4 Submission of Assignments
Is covered in the UBSS Policies and Procedures document (Assessment & Examination). Grounds
for extensions of assignments or absences from examinations are also covered in this policy.
All assignments must be submitted in soft copy on the Moodle learning system. You are strongly
advised to submit your assignment to the Turnitin software package before you submit it to your
lecturer to determine if any plagiarism is detected. If you need help to use this software, seek help
from IT support on level 11.
| Marked assignments should be returned to you within two weeks of submission. document discussing assignments will be available on Moodle. Attendance Requirements: |
A separate | 4.5 |
Attendance Requirements are outlined in the UBSS Academic Progression & Intervention Policy
contained in the UBSS Policies & Procedures Manual. A class attendance rate of 80% or more is
strongly recommended to ensure satisfactory academic progress.
4.6 Grades
Grades awarded are outlined in the UBSS Policies and Procedures Manual that includes the
marks to be attained for each grade.
| High Distinction Distinction Credit |
(HD) (D) (C) |
85% and above 75 – 84% 65 – 74% |
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Pass (P) 50 – 64%
Fail (F) Less than 49%
4.7 Complaints & Appeals
Students wishing to make a complaint or lodge a formal appeal are to follow the procedures in the
UBSS Grievance and Appeals (Academic) Policy. The Course Coordinator can be contacted for
advice.
| 4.8 | E-library Materials UBSS subscribes to a selection of e-library resources to support you in undertaking research |
| required for your course. | These e-resources are accessible from your MyGCA account (e |
| resources tab). UBSS students also have access to the UBSS Resource Centre on Level 2 to | |
| undertake private study. | |
| 4.9 | Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) |
Your safety at UBSS is our first priority. Basic WHS information was provided to you at orientation
and the orientation slides, updated each semester, are posted on MyGCA in the Policies &
Procedures section. Please make sure you know the basics such as reporting an incident, what to
do in an emergency, or fire, the location of First Aid Officers, etc. Ask Student Services if you need
any clarification.
| 4.10 | Evaluations |
| You will be asked to complete an evaluation of this subject at the end of the semester to provide |
feedback to the Lecturer and the DVC. Your responses are anonymous and are not identifiable.
This feedback is used by the DVC to determine if there is any need for improvements to the subject
or the courses offered at UBSS as part of the UBSS course review and improvement cycle.
Date Completed: 27/4/2023 – W. Smithson
Date Approved: 10/5/2023 – Emeritus Professor Greg Whateley
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Appendix A – Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1. Identify the major dynamics of organisational change and creating the entrepreneurial
organisation.
2. Explain the concept of leadership and the relationship for successful Intrapreneurship
and innovation in organisations
3. Understand the nature of innovation and the ways in which organisations can innovate
4. Explain the steps in the innovation process and mechanisms for directing/controlling
the process.
5. Understand and describe the organisational change and the challenges facing leaders
of innovation change.
6. Understand how you can become a more effective in assessing corporate
entrepreneurial performance and managing and sustaining entrepreneurial activity.
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