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Syllabus:

Organizational Design C, 7.5 Credits

Swedish name: Organizational Design C

This syllabus is valid: 2014-08-18 valid to 2015-08-16 (newer version of the syllabus exists)

Course code: 2FE113

Credit points: 7.5

Education level: First cycle

Main Field of Study and progress level: Business Administration: First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Grading scale: Three-grade scale

Responsible department: Business Administration

Revised by: Rector of Umeå School of Business and Economics, 2013-10-14

Contents

The course asks why some organizational forms are more popular at one point in time and place, and why some forms are more suitable under specific situations than others. In addition, it addresses classical and contemporary theories of organizational design, and focuses on practical applications of existing knowledge. Moreover it aims at critical reflection on how strategy, multiple stakeholder interests, and new emerging forms and/or fashions influence what we consider as proper organizational design.

The course begins by providing a comprehensive overview of what constitutes organizational design. Subsequently, it turns its focus to the historical account of different organizational design options and explores opportunities for complementary design solutions and their consequences.  In the concluding part, the course emphasizes on developing a holistic understanding of the embedded advantages and disadvantages of different design options.

Expected learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

  • Understand and identify basic principles and forms of organizational design and analyze their suitability in different empirical contexts.
  • Critically assess and compare organizational design related choices in various types of organizations.
  • Identify and solve organizational design related problems from multiple stakeholders’ point of view.
  • Contribute to a creative dialogue on organizational design issues in different context.

Required Knowledge

Courses in Business Administration (60 ECTS) At Basic level (A-level) and Intermediate level (B-level) a minimum of 60 ECTS. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B, English/6.

Form of instruction

The course will be delivered using lectures, seminars and group work. Lectures will be utilized to introduce major design issues and establish a theoretical framework for subsequent application. Students will work individually on small-scale cases that illustrate important design aspects. Their case solutions will be examined and discussed in seminars. Students will also work in groups on an integrating case, which will be analyzed through a particular stakeholder perspective. The group work will be reported both in writing and orally. The course concludes with an individual assignment.

Examination modes

The examination modes used are oral and written individual- and group assignments, as well as active participation in all seminars. No less than 60 percent of the total course credits will be examined through individual assignments. A passing grade, minimum 50 % of the points, is required for each part of the examination to pass the course.
Pass with distinction (Väl godkänd, Vg, 75% or more),
Pass (Godkänd, G, 50% or more)
Fail (Underkänd, U, less than 50%).

In order to pass the course, the student must complete all parts of the examination i.e. reach 50% of the points of each part. To receive the grade pass with distinction, the student must reach at least 75% of the total points on the course.

Students who fail to present a photo ID at the occasion of a written examination cannot have their results registered.

In case of failure on seminar participation or individual and group assignments, compensating assignments must be completed in accordance with instructions given, no later than two weeks after the completion of the course.

Students who do not pass at the time of the normal written examination will be offered an opportunity to sit a further examination within a month. Beyond that, additional examination opportunities normally arise every academic year, one week prior to the start of the autumn term.

When a student has failed an examination on two occasions, he or she has a right to have another grading teacher. A written request for an alternative examiner should be handed to the director of studies no later than two weeks before the next examination opportunity.

Rules and regulations concerning the production of academic texts and correct referencing will be applicable to all written assignments.

Lectures are normally not obligatory. However attendance is expected because the lectures are designed to facilitate students towards achieving course specific learning objectives. In addition lectures often provide insightful explanations of, and can supplement and provide contrast to, the course litterateur and other relevant course materials.

Student who has passed an examination can not redo the examination to get a higher grading.

Grades on the course are awarded when students have passed all examinations and compulsory course elements.

Academic credit transfer
Academic credit transfers are according to the University credit transfer regulations.

Other regulations

This is a course at the C-level in a BSc-degree at Umeå University. The course can also be included in study programs in Business Administration and Economics at Umeå School of Business.

Literature

Valid from: 2014 week 34

Organizational design : a step-by-step approach
Burton Richard M., Obel Børge, DeSanctis Gerardine
2. ed. : Cambridge : Cambridge University Press : 2011 : 258 p. :
ISBN: 9781107004481
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