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2011/2012  BA-EOK_ORG  Organisation

English Title
Organisation

Course Information

Language English
Point 7,5 ECTS (225 SAT)
Type Mandatory
Level Bachelor
Duration One Semester
Course Period 1. semester
Time Table Please see course schedule at e-Campus
Study Board
Study Board for BA in English and Organisational Communication
Course Coordinator
  • Morten Thanning Vendelø - Department of Organization
Main Category of the Course
  • Organization
Last updated on 29 maj 2012
Learning Objectives
When completing the course the students must demonstrate ability to:
  • Apply the different models and theories presented in the course in the analysis of organisational issues
  • Explain and compare the different models and theories presented in the course, as well as discuss their strengths and weaknesses when applied to selected examples / empirical cases
Oral exam in curriculum based on synopsis:
Assessment Oral with Written Assignment
Marking Scale 7-step scale
Censorship Internal examiners
Exam Period Winter Term
Aids Please, see the detailed regulations below
Duration Please, see the detailed regulations below
Examination
Regular examination:
The students write the synopsis in groups of 3 students, and hand-in the synopsis 3 weeks before the oral exam.
Length of synopsis: Max. 5 standard pages (NS)
Length of oral examination: 20 min incl. evaluation

Exam Language: English

Grading is based on the assessment of the performance in the oral examination.

Make-up exam:
If the student has produced and hand-in the required synopsis, but fallen ill at the ordinary oral examination, the examination will be based upon the previous hand-in synopsis. If the student has not produced the required synopsis, the examination will take place as the regular examination.

re-exam:
If the student did not pass the oral exam, then the re-exam will take place as the ordinary exam



Course Content
The primary aim of the course is to equip the students with theories and models, which enables them to understand and analyze organisational issues related to; groups and teams in organisations, the relationship between the individual and the organisation, organisational structure, and management in organisations. The course seeks to use relevant case material, and thereby, allow the students to see how the various theories and models can be used to generate insights into organisations.
Teaching Methods
Teaching methods consist of lecturer presentations, and tutorials where the students work with exercises with relevant cases, both individually and in groups. In week 41 and 46 the students will complete and hand-in 3 standard pages (NS) assignments in groups of 3 students.
Student Workload
Class Participation 34 hours
Preparation for classes 86 hours
Group assignements 30 hours
Exam, incl. write-up for synopsis and preparation for oral examination 75 hours
Total 225 hours
Literature
Andrzej A. Huczynski and David A. Buchanan, Organizational Behaviour (7th Ed.)