Leading Innovation and Change

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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”, 1
st Edition,
Routledge
Ch: 1
Additional Readings on
Moodle Text Chpt. 1
LO1
Cases chapter
one
Air Asia
Tutor Vista
Week 2
22
nd 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”, 1
st Edition,
Routledge
Reading on
Moodle
Text Chpt. 2
Week 2 Reading 2
LO2
Exercises on
Moodle
Refer the
innovators
notebook
Case study
Week 3
29
th 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”, 1
st 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
5
th June
Human Resource
Management in Corporate
Innovation
Kuratko D. F., Goldsby
M.G., Hornsby J. S.,
(2019
), “ Corporate
Innovation”, 1
st Edition,
Routledge
Ch: 8
Exercises on
Moodle
Case study in
Moodle
First on line quiz
Week 5
12
th June
Unleashing Individual
Creativity
LO4Kuratko D. F.,
Goldsby M.G., Hornsby
J. S., (2019
), “ Corporate
Innovation”, 1
st Edition,
Routledge
Ch: 3
LO3 and LO4
Second on line
quiz

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Week 6
19
th June
Innovation to
Commercialisation
Market Research
Preparing for
Commercialisation
Marketing the Innovation
Kuratko D. F., Goldsby
M.G., Hornsby J. S.,
(2019
), “ Corporate
Innovation”, 1
st Edition,
Routledge
Ch: 10
LO: 1 – 4
Exercises on
Examples and
case studies
Moodle
Week 7
26
th 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
3
rd July
Measuring Corporate
Innovation
Kuratko D. F., Goldsby
M.G., Hornsby J. S.,
(2019
), “ Corporate
Innovation”, 1
st Edition,
Routledge
Ch: 7
LO4 and LO 5 Text
Case study in
Moodle
Week 09
10
th 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
17
th 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
24
th 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 :
Week 12
31
st 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.

LO/
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LO#1 LO#2 LO#3 LO#4 LO#5 LO #6
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Lecture #9
Lecture #10
Lecture #11
Lecture #12
Assessment 1
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