Objectives and competences
The primary purpose of the Organizational Theory course is to provide students with a deep understanding of contemporary organizational theories, characteristics of structures and processes within organizations, and their adaptation to the global environment, with an emphasis on new forms of organization and process-oriented operations. It encompasses key knowledge and skills, such as communication abilities, the application of theoretical knowledge in practice, creative exploration, and the ability to think systematically, laying the foundation for specialization in the field of business-economic sciences and further independent study in business organization.
Content (Syllabus outline)
Basic areas of course are:
1 Organization and Organization Theory,
1.1 Content and methodological definition of organizations
1.2 The Evolution of Organization Theory
1.3 The Role of Organization Theory in Modern Society
2 Design of organizational Structure
2.1 Starting points for the design of organizational structures
2.2 Consideration of organizational structure factors
2.3 System of organizational structure
2.4 Methodology of creation of organizational structure
3 Development of process organization
3.1 Social organization of processes
3.2 Plans and procedures in processes
3.3 Workflows of processes
3.4 Synergy design and operation of organizations
4 Organizing of processes
4.1 Dynamics of processes
4.2 Change Management
4.3 New solutions for organizing processes
4.4 Process design and implementation
5 Consideration of examples of good organizational practices
5.1 Consideration of examples of good organizational practices from local environment
5.2 Consideration of examples of good organizational practices from global environment
Learning and teaching methods
This course uses a range of teaching methods including lectures, discussion groups, present work, video presentations and films, case studies, student presentations and independent student study.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
In this course students:
1. They acquire general substantive and methodological knowledge about newer approaches to organizing (PILO 1a),
2. They acquire general and specific knowledge about the management of the organization of modern organizations (PILO 2a),
3. They acquire general and specific knowledge about the organization of individual functional areas of operations of organizations (PILO 2a),
4. They upgrade existing knowledge in the field of organization with specific knowledge about organizing companies and non-profit organizations (PILO 3a),
5. Systematically upgrade their substantive and methodological knowledge on the use of newer organizational concepts for problem solving and decision-making (PILO 3a),
6. They develop skills for independently and innovatively solving practical organizational problems of the operation and behavior of companies and non-profit organizations (PILO 3a, PILO 4a),
7. They develop knowledge and skills for complex analysis and critical assessment of individual organizational solutions, their application in practice and comprehensive presentation of their results (PILO 2c, PILO 4b),
8. They develop knowledge and skills for organizing independent work and work in a group (in the role of leader or member) and develop appropriate communication skills for effective presentation of work results (PILO 3c),
9. Develop knowledge and skills for understanding the use of digitization, automation, robotization and artificial intelligence in organization and critical assessment of the results of their use in practice (PILO 3a) and
10. They develop the ability for ethical, socially responsible and sustainable solving of practical problems in modern organizational systems (PILO 4b, PILO 4c).
The PILO label (i.e., Programme Intended Learning Outcomes) defines the contribution of each listed intended learning outcome of a course towards achieving the general and/or subject-specific competencies or learning outcomes acquired through the programme.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
In this course students:
1. They acquire general substantive and methodological knowledge about newer approaches to organizing (PILO 1a),
2. They acquire general and specific knowledge about the management of the organization of modern organizations (PILO 2a),
3. They acquire general and specific knowledge about the organization of individual functional areas of operations of organizations (PILO 2a),
4. They upgrade existing knowledge in the field of organization with specific knowledge about organizing companies and non-profit organizations (PILO 3a),
5. Systematically upgrade their substantive and methodological knowledge on the use of newer organizational concepts for problem solving and decision-making (PILO 3a),
6. They develop skills for independently and innovatively solving practical organizational problems of the operation and behavior of companies and non-profit organizations (PILO 3a, PILO 4a),
7. They develop knowledge and skills for complex analysis and critical assessment of individual organizational solutions, their application in practice and comprehensive presentation of their results (PILO 2c, PILO 4b),
8. They develop knowledge and skills for organizing independent work and work in a group (in the role of leader or member) and develop appropriate communication skills for effective presentation of work results (PILO 3c),
9. Develop knowledge and skills for understanding the use of digitization, automation, robotization and artificial intelligence in organization and critical assessment of the results of their use in practice (PILO 3a) and
10. They develop the ability for ethical, socially responsible and sustainable solving of practical problems in modern organizational systems (PILO 4b, PILO 4c).
The PILO label (i.e., Programme Intended Learning Outcomes) defines the contribution of each listed intended learning outcome of a course towards achieving the general and/or subject-specific competencies or learning outcomes acquired through the programme.
Readings
Osnovna literatura / Essential sources:
Izbrana poglavja iz/Some Chapters from:
Mullins, L., Rees, G. (2023): Management and Organisational Behavior. Pearson, London.
Huczynski, A., Buchanan, D. (2020): Organizational Behavior. Prentice Hall, Harlow, England.
Bratton, J. (2020). Work and Organizational Behaviour. Red Globe Press. London.
Seznam dodatnih študijskih materialov in revij bo razdeljen študentom ob začetku predavanj.
A list of additional study materials (published studies, journals, etc.) will be distributed when the module begins.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Monthly assignments
Course paper
Final exam
Monthly assignments - conduct and brief presentation of an original empirical study
Course paper - individually written course paper with oral defence
Final exam - a written exam with at least one question from each area of the subject
