Innovation and Management of Change

Recommended Prerequisites

Organisational theory.

Teaching Methods

Theoretical-practical classes, covering: 1) Presentation of content for each topic using audiovisual media; 2) Resolution of problems (case study) using practical application exercises.

Learning Outcomes

The aim is to teach students the fundamental concepts of Innovation and Change Management, their foundations, perspectives and theoretical models, as well as their determinants and consequences. This approach will be complemented by empirical work and case studies in the private and public sectors. The aim is for students to master the concepts, perspectives and theoretical approaches and to be able to identify and solve problems and/or direct change management practices in a real context, thereby enhancing their analytical and critical skills.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

I. Creativity

1.1. Theoretical foundations: divergent thinking and creative thinking

1.2. Organisational creativity as a precursor to innovation

II – Innovation

2.1. Classification of innovations

2.2. The innovation process

2.3. Models of organisational innovation

2.4. The 7 sources of systematic innovation opportunity

2.5. Innovation and creative destruction

2.6. Creative imitation

2.7. The 7 myths of innovation

2.8. Antecedents and consequences of innovation: empirical studies

III – Change Management and Development

3.1. Framework and concepts of change management and organisational development

3.2. Theoretical perspectives

3.3. Types of change

3.4. Organisational renewal and learning

3.5. Organisational development

3.6. Determinants and consequences of change management: empirical studies

IV – Determinants of Creativity, Innovation and Organisational Change

4.1. Emotional intelligence

4.2. Conflict management

4.3. Work structure

4.4. Person-organisation fit

4.5. Leadership styles

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Resolution Problems: 20.0%
Research work: 30.0%
Frequency: 50.0%

Bibliography

Amabile, T. M. (1988). A model of creativity and innovation in organization. Research in Organizational Behavior, 10, 123-167.

Batey, M. (2012). The measurement of creativity: from definitional consensus to the introduction of a new heuristic framework. Creativity Research Journal, 24(1), 55-65.

Drucker, P.(1997). Inovação e Gestão. Lisboa: Editorial Presença

Glynn, M.A. (1996). Innovative genius: a framework of relating individual and organizational intelligences to innovation. Academy of Management Review, 21(4), 1081-1111.

Nielsen, K., et al. (2025). What needs to improve and for whom when we implement participatory organisational interventions?. Work & Stress, 39(1), 31-43.

OECD (2024). Global Trends in Government innovations 2024: Fostering human-centred public servisse. OECD

Scott, S. & Bruce, R. (1994). Determinants of innovative behavior: a path model of individual innovation in the workplace. Academy of management journal, 37(3), 580-607.