Objectives and competences
In this course students:
1. Systematically enhance their theoretical knowledge in the field of organizational design and are able to apply it.
2. Gain the ability to apply their theoretical knowledge in complex practical problems in the field of organization.
3. Acquire systems approach to analysis of enterprise and organization and are able to critically evaluate it.
4. Make critical judgements based on a sound theoretical base
Content (Syllabus outline)
- Methods for analysis and assesment of a current organisation
- Key factors influencing future organisation
- Designing a new organisation
- Developing a plan for introduction of the designed organisation model into practice
- Management concepts for effective managing of an organisation
- Analysis and criteria for an ongoing evaluation of introduced organisation
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Development of knowledge and understanding:
Students:
1. Acquire comprehensive knowledge in the area of specialization of organizational outcomes
2. Have a detailed knowledge of theories in the area of specialization of organization of an enterprise
3. Are able to explain organizational interconnections in the field of.
4. Develop skills to review the gained results in the field of organization
5. Learn how to analyse and synthesise different approaches in the field of effectiveness organizational outcomes with changing conditions.
6. Are able to upgrade and design further analysis regarding organizational outcomes
7. Are aware of personal and professional responsibility in the field of organizational design
8. Are able to demonstrate a critical ethical dimension in their work.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Cognitive/Intellectual skills:
Students:
1. Understand and apply critical analysis and theory development and their usability in solving real and abstract professional problems, without guidance.
2. Get the ability to search for and synthesize new information from the field of organization in literature and praxis and to place them in appropriate professional frame.
3. Can select appropriate techniques for complex problem solving and are able to evaluate the reliability, validity and significance of results gained.
4. Can identify key aspects of problem from different viewpoints and are able to find solutions.
5. Can investigate contradictory information and reasons for this.
Key/Transferable skills
Students:
1. Further develop skills and expertise in the use of knowledge in a specific working area.
2. Upgrade the ability to become an autonomous learner.
3. Upgrade the ability to apply information technology.
4. Upgrade the ability for team-work and team leadership.
5. Further develop their communication skills in an effective manner to effectively solve conflicts.
6. Can identify key aspects of problem from different viewpoints and are able to find solutions.
7. Are efficient in self-evaluation.
8. Can select and manage information with minimal guidelines.
Practical skills:
Student:
1. Get practical experience in the field of organizational design.
2. is able to act autonomously with minimal guidelines and supervision.
Readings
Obvezna študijska literature (Compulsory textbooks):
- Uršič, Duško: Analiza in projektiranje organizacije, UM. Ekonomsko-poslovna fakulteta Maribor, 2006
Dodatna študijska literature (Additonal textbooks):
- Uršič, Duško: Inoviranje podjetja, Maribor, 1996
- Buble, Marin: Metodika projektiranja organizacije, Ekonomski fakultet, Split, 1995.
- Blum, Egon: Betriebs-Organization, Gabler, 1991
- Daft, Richard: Organization Theory and Design, West Publishing, 1998
- Harvey, Donald E. in Donald R. Brown: An Experiential Approach to Organisation Development, Prentice-Hall,
Englewood Cliffs, 1992
- Mintzberg, Henry: Structure in Fives, Prentice-Hall, 1983
- George, J.M. in G.R. Jones: Organization Behavior, Addison – Wesley, 1996.
- Worley, G.C., Hitchin D.E. in W.L. Ross: Integrated Strategic Change, Addison – Wesley, Reading, Ma., 1996.
Prerequisits
Theoretical knowledge of previous study fields, especially:
- basics of organization and management
- basics of strategic management
- basics of financial management
- basics of marketing
- human resource management
A reading understanding od english language is also prerequisite (for case studies).
