Organization A, 7.5 Credits

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The course aims to prepare the student for the management of people in organizations, with a particular focus on the nature and conditions of the organization. The course provides an understanding of what organizations are, why they exist, and how they operate. After the course, the student shall have gained a vocabulary that enables communication regarding organizational issues in future workplaces and shall have developed a critical view on organizations’ role in society. The first theme focuses on the nature of organizations and their functions and how the understanding thereof has developed. The second theme highlights managing and motivating people. The third theme combines a management and decision-making perspective with the existence and importance of change and learning. The fourth theme links the organization to the external environment, emphasizing the role of the organization in society and the responsibility of individuals and organizations to act in a sustainable and ethical way.  

Expected learning outcomes

Expected learning outcomes

• explain what an organization is and how the organization´s functions are integrated,
• explain and discuss how, and why, the management of people is of importance to an organization,
• describe and analyse the reasons for, and management of, change- and innovation processes,
• explain and critically examine the role of the organization in society to act in an ethical and sustainable way.

Generic competencies
The course also develops the required ability to:

• work in groups, as well as independently, within specified time frames towards a specific goal,
• present and discuss one’s own as well as others’ standpoints and material.

Required Knowledge

To enter the course general admission requirements are demanded (exemption is given for required courses in Swedish) as well as special requirements for the subject’s mathematics and social science.
The students should have mathematics corresponding to C-level at Swedish Gymnasium (approximately three years in upper secondary education) and social science corresponding to A-level at Swedish Gymnasium.

Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B, English/6.

Form of instruction

The learning is supported by a term paper where students work in groups to relate and apply theories to an example organization. The group work is assessed through written submissions that are discussed in the student group and through a final written submission. The group work is supported by lectures, course literature, and in-depth workshops where the students provide constructive critical feedback to one another. The literature seminars furthermore provide the students with opportunities for reflection and enhance the required ability to bring forward arguments and take a stance. The literature seminars are examined individually.

Examination modes

The term paper is examined group wise through the final submission of the term paper. In addition, students are assessed individually by their active participation in the workshops connected to the group assignment. The course is also examined through individuals’ active participation in literature seminars and a written exam. A passing grade is required for each part of the examination. Note as well examination modes for the course below.

The following grading system will be used:
Pass with distinction (Väl godkänd, VG, 75% or more),
Pass (Godkänd, G, 50% or more)
Fail (Underkänd, U, less than 50%).

Grades on the course are awarded when the student has passed all examinations and compulsory course elements.
To receive the grade Pass with distinction (VG) in the 30 ECTS course consisting of four modules of the same size, the student must have achieved Pass with distinction (VG) in at least three out of four modules. In other courses Pass with distinction (VG) is given when the student has achieved at least 75% of the total weighted points.

A student who does not pass at the time of the 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.
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 module. If the form of examination does not permit repetition other forms of re-examination may be used.

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.

If a student fails to present a photo ID at the occasion of a written examination cannot have his or her results registered.

A student who has passed an examination can not redo the examination to get a higher grade.

Rules and regulations concerning the production of academic texts and correct referencing will be applicable to all written assignments. (see instructions in the thesis manual, Thesis Writing in Business Administration). Urkund records may be used for control.

The lectures are designed to facilitate students towards achieving expected learning outcomes and can explain, supplement and provide contrast to the course literature and other relevant course materials.
 

Other regulations

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