2012/2013  BA-EOK_ORG  Organisation

English Title

Organisation

Course information
Language	English
Exam ECTS	7.5 ECTS
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 16-07-2012

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

Examination

Individual oral exam in curriculum based on a group essay: Type of test Oral with Written Assignment Marking scale 7-step scale Second examiner Second internal examiner Exam period Winter Term Aids Please, see the detailed regulations below Duration Please, see the detailed regulations below

Examination

Regular examination: The students write an essay in groups of 2-5 students, and hand in the essay 3 weeks before the oral exam. Length of essay: Max. 5 standard pages (NS) Length of oral examination: 20 min incl. evaluation Exam Language: English Grading is based on an overall assessment of the essay and the performance in the oral examination. Make-up exam: If the student has produced and handed in the required essay, but fallen ill at the ordinary oral examination, the examination will be based upon the previously handed in essay. 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 enable 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, allowing the students to see how the various theories and models can be used to generate insights into organisations.

Teaching methods

Teaching methods consist of lecture, 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 75 hours Group assignements 23 hours Exam, incl. write-up for synopsis and preparation for oral examination 75 hours

Expected literature

Andrzej A. Huczynski and David A. Buchanan, Organizational Behaviour (7th Ed.)