Organization Theory

2023/2024

Academic Year

ENG

Instruction in English

3

ECTS credits

Delivered at:

Department of Public Administration

Course type:

Compulsory course

When:

2 year, 3 module

Instructor

Serova, Elena

Course Syllabus

Abstract

Organization theory and design is a macro examination of organizations because it analyzes the whole organization as a unit. This course focuses on the themes and tendencies that are central in contemporary organization theory. The practical application is based on the main issues of organizational design and aims also at better understanding of how various theoretical perspectives can be used to reflect on actions and processes within real organizations. The course contains the examples and analysis of the key processes of organizational design. This course also emphasizes the applications of organization theory in topics that are essential to organizational success, including strategy implementation, innovation, organizational structure and culture, change management, and power and influence.

Learning Objectives

• The main goal of this course is studing the themes and tendencies that are central in contemporary organization theory, and also the course focuses on the key processes of organizational design and practical applictions.
• The main goal of this course is to study the themes and tendencies that are central in contemporary organization theory, and also the course focuses on the key processes of organizational design and practical applications.

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Be able to plan and implement projects and project activities.
• Be able to adhere to legal and ethical standards in professional activities
• Be able to adhere to legal and ethical standards in professional activities.
• Be able to analyze social data, economic, sociological research with using quantitative and qualitative methods
• Be able to flexibly adapt to various professional situations, to be creative, initiative and perseverance in achieving of professional and personal goals
• Be able to flexibly adapt to various professional situations, to be creative, initiative and perseverance in achieving of professional and personal goals
• Be able to identify problems, set goals managerial impact in the field of Public Policy and Analytics.
• Be able to plan and implement projects and project activities
• Be able to take part in the preparation of round up analytical materials (reports, reports, recommendations, notes, etc.).
• Be able to take part in the preparation of round up analytical materials (reports, reports, recommendations, notes, etc.).
• Can and ready for public dialogue on the basis of a civil democratic society values
• Can and ready for public dialogue on the basis of a civil democratic society values
• Can interpret research results and use them in professional activities in the sphere of Public Policy and Analytics
• Can propose solutions, evaluate the results and consequences of the management decision.
• Can propose solutions, evaluate the results and consequences of the management decision.

Course Contents

• Introduction. Organizations and Design of Organization. Organizational Management and Leadership.
• Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness. Change Management and Strategy
• Fundamentals of Organization Structure. The key processes of organization design.
• The External Environment and Interorganizational Relationships. The key processes of organization design.
• Globalization. Designing Organizations for the International Environment.
• Manufacturing and Service Technologies. Technology for Control, Social Business, and Big Data
• Organizational Culture and Ethical Values. Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
• Innovation and Change. Open Innovation. Business Model Innovation
• Decision-Making Processes. Knowledge Management in Organization
• Conflict, Power, and Politics. Conclusion

Assessment Elements

• Classwork/activities
  Tests, exercises, case-studies, quizzes, discussions and presentations
• Group project (Homework)
  The major academic purpose of the Group Project is to challenge students to apply theories, concepts, models and tools from the classes and from their previous academic background and to learn additionally. The Group Project is a research & business practice project where students act as a consulting team (3-6 persons) to analyze the main business processes, organization structure, assess the current state of the business; and design the new organization. In the process of detailed work during 4 weeks, the team sets the project goals and research areas, develops a strategy to reach the goal, and then implements it to achieve results and to produce sound recommendations. At the end of the course students should submit and present the final group project report. Group reports should be done in the form of consulting reports.
• Exam

Interim Assessment

• 2023/2024 3rd module
  0.5 * Classwork/activities + 0.3 * Exam + 0.2 * Group project (Homework)

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

• Miles, J. A. (2014). New Directions in Management and Organization Theory. Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=748513

Recommended Additional Bibliography

• Stanford, N. (2007). The Economist Guide to Organisation Design : Creating High Performance and Adaptable Enterprises. London: Economist Books. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=237177