Students will study the structure and dynamics of organizational open systems. Students will learn to design formal organization structures that fit with the strategy of their business and the culture of their organization. There will be a focus on the external environment, technology, structure (and their interrelationship), organizational culture and change management. The students will recognize and manage bottlenecks hampering organizational growth achievement of overall organizational goals.
Upon completion of this course the students will be able to:
- Understand the nature and purpose of different types of organizations (commercial, voluntary, public sector)
- Explain why organizations exist and the determinants of innovative organizations.
- Explain principles of organization structure and design; environment, strategy, technology, organizational culture, change, organizational and inter-organizational relationships, decision-making hierarchies, bureaucracy, power, and politics.
- Explain various organization theories which enable managers to understand, predict, and influence organizational design/structure and development.
- Identify the complex issues faced by managers in the area of ethics and social responsibility in organizational development; link organizational design to global business strategies and practices.