Students explore how to think about and practice organizing in complex workplace environments. They utilize various conceptual tools and theoretical frameworks to systematically investigate organizing processes and contexts and solve practical problems. Topics include organizations and organization theory; strategy, organizational design, and effectiveness; fundamentals of organizational structure; the external environment; inter-organizational relationships; manufacturing and service technologies; organizational culture; innovation and change; decision making; and conflict, power and politics; and designing organizations for international environments. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course, but CMNS 1290, ORGB 2811 are recommended. Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of ORGB 3810, ORGB 3811.
Students explore how to think about and practice organizing in complex workplace environments. They utilize various conceptual tools and theoretical frameworks to systematically investigate organizing processes and contexts and solve practical problems. Topics include organizations and organization theory; strategy, organizational design, and effectiveness; fundamentals of organizational structure; the external environment; inter-organizational relationships; manufacturing and service technologies; organizational culture; innovation and change; decision making; and conflict, power and politics; and designing organizations for international environments. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course, but CMNS 1290, ORGB 2811 are recommended. Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of ORGB 3810, ORGB 3811.
