Organizational Theory and Organizational Change

Aim

On completion of the course, the student should be able to: - describe and analyse the organisation and management of activities from the industrial revolution to modern times - describe, analyse, critically review and evaluate different theories, perspectives, models and methods of change and development work in organisations - carry out analyses of change and development needs, and establish an evaluation plan for change and development work in an organisation.

Content

The course covers basic theories concerning the nature of organising activities on the basis of how organisations interact with their environment and the importance this interaction has for organisational structure and organisational processes. The course also covers theories of change and development work in organisations and the conditions for implementing change and development work in organisations. The course also highlights methods and models for analysis, implementation, execution and evaluation of change and development work in organisations. Focus is on, for example, various types of tests that are used for development of individuals, groups and/or organisations.