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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2010 - 2011
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Description This course is designed to provide students with models and theories which are useful in explaining the structures, functioning, behaviour and performance of organisations and to make them aware of the application of these in practice The course will draw on material from the literature on Organisation Theory and Development, relevant case and research studies and the students own experiences | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Explain the structures, functioning, behaviour and performance of organisations 2. discuss how the structures, functioning , behaviour and performance of organisations operate in practice 3. Analyse and make recommendations for organisations on their structures, functioning , behaviour and performance | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Introduction to Organisation Theory- Organisation Theory defined - The development of Organisation TheoryThe External Environment- Organisations as open systems - Environmental uncertainty - The environmental domain - Adapting to environmental uncertaintyInnovation and Change- Leading organization change - Culture Change - Barriers to changeOrganisation Structure and Design- The meaning of structure - Information Processing Perspective on Structure - Functional, Divisional & Geographical Designs - Matrix Structure - Virtual Network Structure - Hybrid StructureConflict Power and Politics- Intergroup conflict in Organisations - Power in Organisations - Political Processes in Organisations - Management Control and powerDecision Making- Individual Decision Making - Organisational Decision Making - The Learning OrganisationOrganisational Culture and Ethical Values- What is organizational Culture? - The Bureaucratic Culture - Culture and the Learning Organisation - Ethical Values in Organisations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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