Organization Design (MSc)

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Organization Design (MSc)
Leerdoelen	Upon completion of the course the student is able to: 1. Knowledgeably discuss Organization Design questions. 2. Critically assess extant literature on Organizational Design. 3. Identify practical implications of dominant concepts, models and theories for the (re)design of (components of)the organization. 4. Compare different aspects of organizations and their respective design consequences. 5. Develop specific suggestions for organizational (re)design.
Omschrijving	This course conveys how to analyze organizations from a design perspective. Design implies a practical orientation – finding solutions for problems. This orientation is somewhat at odds with organization and management studies focusing on theory development. Through discussion-focused seminars, we will explore how this apparent tension is actually generative despite first appearances. A managerial take portrays organization design as mere ‘technical’ task, in which the organization is seen as an instrument to reach specific outcomes – the designer as engineer. Much of the mainstream literature on organizational structure adopts this approach. Yet, a deeper understanding also acknowledges social, cultural, and processual aspects of organizational worlds. By the end of this course, you will be able to appreciate how different theoretical perspectives can jointly inform the practice of organizational design.
Uren per week	2
Onderwijsvorm	-groepsbegeleiding ,  -interactief hoorcollege (and seminars)
Toetsvorm	-groepsopdracht,  -groepspresentatie,  -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen), verplichte aanwezigheid
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	dr. M. Kleine
Docent(en)	dr. M. Kleine , M.K. Pit, MSc.
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Reading list of academic articles in syllabus Various
Entreevoorwaarden	Although no formal prerequisite, basic knowledge in the field of Organizational Theory and Design is expected. If students have not followed any bachelor course in this field, we recommend that they read up on organizational forms, contingency theory, organizational culture, decision making, power, conflict and politics based on the following sources: - R. L. Daft: Organizational Theory and Design - G. R. Jones: Organizational Theory, Design, and Change - Mintzberg, H. ( 1980) Structure in 5s: a synthesis of the research of organization design. Management Science 2(3): 322-341 - Anand, N. and Daft, R.L., ( 2007) What is the right organization design? Organizational Dynamics 36(4): 329-344.
Opmerkingen	Secretary room: 5411-0434: tel. +31(0)50 363 6543; email: j.m.wiersema@rug.nl
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