Description
This course explores techniques for studying, analyzing and improving the growth, productivity and development of organizations to be more competitive in today's complex and uncertain global business world. It focuses on contemporary shifts in organization design, strategic direction, values and culture. This course examines the potential driving forces for transformation toward knowledge sharing, empowerment of employees, new structures, new cultures, the breaking down of barriers between departments and organizations, and the joining together of employees in a common mission. This course helps managers deal with value dilemmas, conflict, and resistance to change.
Prerequisites
Materials
Required:- Organizational Theory & Design, 9th ed. Richard L. Daft, Cengage, 2009
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:
- Be aware of reasons for organization redesign and development.
- Analyze the causes driving the need for change.
- Select and use multiple techniques for changing organizations.
- Anticipate potential barriers to change and develop contingency strategies.
- Plan how to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of change initiatives.
Course Topics
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Laboratory topics
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ACCE content
| General Education |
Math & Science |
Business & Mgmt. |
Construction | Construction Science |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ABET/EAC content
| Engineering topics |
Design |
General education |
Math/Science | Other |
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| 0 | No |
0 | 0 | 0 |
ABET/TAC content
| Communications |
Math & Science |
HU/SS |
Tech Content | Other |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Coordinator
Robert Hankes, Adjunct Associate Professor
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