Work Organization and Job Design

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Work Organization and Job Design
Leerdoelen	Upon completion of the course the student is able to: 1. Explain, discuss, and evaluate the main theoretical frameworks used to design work. 2. Explain and discuss how industry, organization, team, and individual level factors shape the design of work. Specifically, explain and discuss the role of technology in designing work and understand how technology and human resources interact within the context of designing work. 3. Explain and discuss how the design of work influences performance at the organization, team, and individual level. 4. Formulate and communicate practical, research-based recommendations on how organizations can (re)design work to maximize performance of organizations, teams, and individuals.
Omschrijving	Over the years, environmental complexity and turbulence have forced organizations to change the ways in which they design work; the introduction of labor saving technologies in manufacturing, a growing demand for services, and a loss of lower-skilled production work to lower-wage countries, amongst others, have required organizations to reconsider the necessity and value of labor. Organizations can no longer rely on isolated top-down approaches to design work. Instead, organizations have to consider the complex interplay between various industry-, organization-, team-, and individual-level factors and technology when designing work. In this course, we take a holistic multilevel perspective to explain and discuss how (new) technology influences the design of work. Work design is concerned with choices made about the nature or content of peoples’ jobs, and how these choices affect individual and organizational outcomes such as employee well-being and productivity. Several contextual factors influence and constrain the choice of work design, including the nature of technology and tasks. This factor will receive ample attention. The course will combine lecturing and tutorial elements with various assignments to promote students' understanding of the concepts discussed. Also, student teams will analyze an actual business unit to apply the class contents in real-world settings. Finally, a one-day interviewing workshop is part of the course, enabling students to learn and practice the skills they need to successfully complete this project.
Uren per week	3
Onderwijsvorm	nog niet bekend, hoor- en werkcolleges, opdracht(en), vaardighedentraining, zelfstudie
Toetsvorm	nog niet bekend, opdracht(en), presentatie(s), schriftelijk tentamen met meerkeuzevragen, schriftelijk tentamen met open vragen
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	dr. T. Vriend
Docent(en)	dr. J.A.C. Bokhorst ,dr. T. Vriend
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs To be announced
Entreevoorwaarden	Note that a basic knowledge of technology management and organizational behavior is recommended for this course.
Opmerkingen	For more information contact the secretariat: +31 (0)50 36 34288
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type BSc Bedrijfskunde/Bdk  ( Technology Management/TM) 2 semester II a verplicht Pre-MSc-programma’s FEB  (Pre-MSc BA Change Management) 1 semester II a verplicht Pre-MSc-programma’s FEB  (Pre-MSc Supply Chain Management/SCM) 1 semester II a verplicht Pre-MSc-programma’s FEB  (Pre-MSc Technology and Operations Management/TOM) 1 semester II a verplicht