ACCT Courses:

ACCT 6665 - Initiating and Managing Change

(3 semester credits)

Students in this course explore effective strategies to initiate change in order to achieve organizational goals, as well as how to manage unplanned or unwelcome change. Students explore a variety of approaches and methods to transition individuals and organizations within a changing environment. Students distinguish between reactive responses and proactive responses to change, including examining the implications of culture, inertia, and uncertainty. Additionally, students explore the importance of understanding motivation and effective communication in mitigating negative reactions to change and facilitating the change process itself.