OB-III-H16

OB-III-H16
MBA (HRM) 2016-18 : Term-III

Organization Structure and Design (OB-III)

COURSE OUTLINE

Credits	2.0
Faculty Name	Prof. Tumpa Dey
Programme	MBA (HRM) 2016-18
Academic year and term	2016-2017, Term-III

1. Course Description: The purpose of the course is to have:
· In-depth understanding of issues relating to designing an effective organization
· To be aware of the practical application of the principles of structuring of contemporary organizations in a complex, dynamic environment
· Develop awareness of the decision making hierarchies, bureaucracy, power and politics.
· Demonstrate knowledge of various organization theories which enable managers to understand, predict, and influence organizational design/structure and development.
· Demonstrate awareness of the complex issues faced by managers in the area of ethics and social responsibility in organizational development.
Link organizational design to global business strategies and practices.

2. Student learning outcomes (typically 3-5 bullet points)

Upon completion of this course the students will be able to:

· Explain principles of organization structure and design; environment, strategy,

technology, organizational culture, change, organizational and inter-organizational relationships, decision making hierarchies, bureaucracy, power, and politics.

· Explain various organization theories which enable managers to understand, predict, and influence organizational design/structure and development.

· Identify the complex issues faced by managers in the area of ethics and social

responsibility in organizational development; link organizational design to global

business strategies and practices.

3. Required Text Books and Reading Material

Richard D. Daft (2015), Organization Theory and Design (12 th ed.), Mason, OH: South-Western, Cengage Learning.

In addition to the recommended books, participants are expected to see through some journals such a Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Management and Harvard Business Review. The other supplementary reading materials listed in the context of course plan are also to be considered.

4. Tentative Session Plan

4. Tentative Session Plan

Session Topics/Activities Reading/Case List etc.

1&2 Organizations and Organization Theory. How organizations create value? Text Book

3 External Environment, Interorganizational Relationships Text Book

4 Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness Text Book

5 Case Analysis Will be provided

6 Internal Design Elements Text Book

7 Case Analysis Will be provided

8 Organizational Culture, Innovation and Change Text Book

9 Decision making processes Text Book

10 Conflict, Power, Politics Text Book

11&12 Innovation and Change Text Book

13, 14 Presentations by students on case assignments and projects Text Book

5 Class format

A combination of lectures, case analyses, group discussion, The session outline lists the reading materials. Participants of the programmes are expected to see through the materials prior to class sessions. The materials are intended to provide conceptual inputs.

6. Evaluation Scheme

The following would be weight of system of the specific evaluation modality:

a) Quiz =20%
b) Assignment / Group Presentation = 15%
c) Case discussions=10%
c) Personal learning paper = 5%
d) Class Involvement = 10%
e) End-term Examination = 40%

7. Quiz

There would be 1 quiz, consisting of objective type of questions.
Dates will be discussed

8. Assignment

During Session 13 & 14, group presentation is scheduled as of now.

9. Personal Learning Paper

A 10 to 15 typed pages individual write-up is required. The topic should pertain to any aspect of individual behavior in organization. A captivating ease analysis or critical analysis of a concept or an interesting observation may be reported. The review of a book relevant to the study of individual behavior is also acceptable.

10. Course Involvement

Credit would be given on the basis of regularity of class attendance, participation and initiative.

11. End-Term Exam

A thematic short questions (each within 200 – 250 words). Some theory questions plus case analysis carrying would be given to assess conceptual clarity.

12. Academic integrity

· Students are expected to maintain ambience in the class
· Expected to complete assignments in time.
· Required to involve themselves in group-wise academic activities.
Created By: Bijoy Kar on 01/03/2017 at 06:42 PM
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Session	Topics/Activities	Reading/Case List etc.
1&2	Organizations and Organization Theory. How organizations create value?	Text Book
3	External Environment, Interorganizational Relationships	Text Book
4	Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness	Text Book
5	Case Analysis	Will be provided
6	Internal Design Elements	Text Book
7	Case Analysis	Will be provided
8	Organizational Culture, Innovation and Change	Text Book
9	Decision making processes	Text Book
10	Conflict, Power, Politics	Text Book
11&12	Innovation and Change	Text Book
13, 14	Presentations by students on case assignments and projects	Text Book