Course Description
Course Name
Organizational Theory (in English)-- Spring Semester Only
Session: VSVS2324
Hours & Credits
45 Contact Hours
Prerequisites & Language Level
A previous introductory course in business management is recommended.
Taught In English
- There is no language prerequisite for courses at this language level.
Overview
Course Description
This course will explore how to manage organizations effectively by understanding organizational theory and learn how to apply the principles of organizational design to change organizational structures. This course will enable students to develop the skills and techniques to help the firm to meet its desired goals and objectives.
Course Goals and Methodology
The main purpose of this course is to introduce students to the world of organizational theory,design and change.The methodology of the course will be based on readings, slides summarizing key concepts and practical case studies related to each chapter. At the conclusion of this course students will:
1. Learn and understand organizational theory and why it is important.
2. Understand the historical evolution of organizational theory and how these theories are applied today.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and ability to identify different organizational structures.
4. Identify characteristics of the various organizational theories and evaluate which could be the best fit for a firm.
5. Learn how to diagnose organizational problems and propose adequate solutions.
Lectures & Slides based off following textbooks:
-Jones,GarethR., ¨OrganizationalTheory,Design,andChange,¨Pearson,2013,7th edition.
-Daft, Richard L., ¨Organizational Theory and Design,¨ South-Western, 2013, 11thedition.
-Mintzberg,Henry, ¨TheStructuringofOrganizations,¨McGillUniversity,PrenticeHall, 1979.
-Shafritz,JayM.&Ott,StevenJ.,¨ClassicsofOrganizationalTheory,¨WadsworthPubCo., 1995, 4thEdition.
COURSE CONTENT:
Chapter 1. Introduction to Organizational Theory
What is an organization?
Importance of organizations
How does an organization create value?
Dimensions of organization design
Chapter 2. Evolution of Organizational Theory
Introduction
Classical Theories
1) Frederick Taylor: The Principles of the Scientific Method
2)Max Weber: Bureaucracy
3)Henry Fayol: General Principles of Management
Neo-classical theory (Behavioral Theory)
Modern Theories (Systems Theory, Contingency Theory)
Chapter 3. Basic Challenges of Organizational Design
Vertical vs. Horizontal Differentiation
Balancing Differentiation and Integration
Balancing Centralization and Decentralization
Balancing Standardization and Mutual Adjustment
Mechanistic and Organic Organizational Structures
Chapter 4. Organizational Design and Strategy in a Changing Global Environment
Strategy and the Environment
Functional Level Strategy
Business Level Strategy
Corporate Level Strategy
Implementing Strategy across Countries
Chapter 5. Designing Organizational Structure
Authority: How and why vertical differentiation occurs?
Control: Factors affecting the shape of the hierarchy
Functional, Divisional, Product and Matrix Structures
Chapter 6. Types and Forms of Organizational Change
What is Organizational Change?
Forces for and resistance to organizational change
Evolutionary and Revolutionary Change in Organizations
Managing Change
Organizational Development
Chapter 7. Creating and Managing Organizational Culture
What is organizational culture?
How is an organizational culture transmitted to its members?
Can organizational culture be managed?
*Course content subject to change