2013/2014  BA-PORT  Organization Theory

English Title

Organization Theory

Course information
Language	English
Exam ECTS	5 ECTS
Type	Mandatory
Level	Bachelor
Duration	One Quarter
Course period	Spring
Time Table	Please see course schedule at e-Campus
Study board	Study Board for BSc/MSc i International Business and Politics, BSc
Course coordinator
Maja Lotz - Department of Business and Politics (DBP)
Main academic disciplines
Organization
Last updated on 03-06-2013

Learning objectives

After having followed the course the students should be able to: Describe, classify, and explain basic theoretical models of organization (including theories on the social and physical structure of organizations; power, cultural, and technological aspects of organizations, and organizational environment). Formulate a simple research question relating to a particular organization applying relevant theories and concepts from the curriculum Select relevant data to produce justified answers to the research question relating such data to choice theory and concepts.

Examination

Organization Theory: Examination form Home assignment - written product Individual or group exam Individual Size of written product Max. 10 pages Assignment type Written assignment Duration 48 hours to prepare Grading scale 7-step scale Examiner(s) One internal examiner Exam period Spring Term Make-up exam/re-exam Same examination form as the ordinary exam

Course content and structure

This course provides the students with an understanding of basic organization theory; the theory on how behaviour, conceptualizations, and conditions for action are shaped in organizations. Students will learn to apply basic theoretical tools and conceptual models in analyzing the phenomena of the organization, management, and strategy from a sociological perspective.

Teaching methods

Lectures and group discussions. Minor cases will be presented by groups for plenary discussions.