| Learning objectives |
- Identify and use relevant concepts and theoretical perspectives
from the literature to explain challenges of organizing for
innovation and systems design
- Identify and use relevant concepts and theoretical perspectives
from the literature to identify and explain issues concerning
aspects of the case
- Use the case to discuss fundamental assumptions, possibilities,
and limitations of concepts and theoretical perspectives from the
literature
- Critically assess the usefulness and limitations of alternative
concepts and theoretical perspectives and compare their relevance
to the case.
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| Examination |
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Organization,
Innovation and Systems Design:
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| Exam
ECTS |
7,5 |
| Examination form |
Oral exam based on written product
In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product
must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The
grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and
the individual oral performance. |
| Individual or group exam |
Individual oral exam based on written group
product |
| Number of people in the group |
3-4 |
| Size of written product |
Max. 20 pages |
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The written product is a combined project report
for both courses, Organization, Innovation and Systems Design - and
- Project Management. 4 pages are for general case introduction. 8
pages for the Project Management perspective and another 8 pages
for the Organization, Innovation and Systems Design
perspective. |
| Assignment type |
Report |
| Duration |
Written product to be submitted on specified date and
time.
20 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade,
and informing plus explaining the grade |
| Grading scale |
7-step scale |
| Examiner(s) |
Internal examiner and second internal
examiner |
| Exam period |
Winter and Winter |
| Make-up exam/re-exam |
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Students can submit the same project
or they can choose to submit a revised project.
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Description of the exam
procedure
Individual, oral examination in the curriculum of the
'Organization, Innovation and Systems Design' course, based
on the 6th quarter paper that is written in groups. One grade is
given, reflecting an overall assessment of the paper and the oral
examination.
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| Course content and structure |
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The course aims to provide students with analytical tools
and competencies that will allow them to systematically
examine the interrelated problems of transformation of
work practices, organizational change, and information
systems design under conditions of uncertainty. Incomplete
knowledge of alternatives and consequences is assumed to
be a prevailing condition.
Lectures develop the core analytical themes of
organization, innovation, and systems design. Further, students
will be doing case study exercises in actual organizations as a way
to develop an understanding
of the analytical issues involved. Each group prepares and makes
a presentation of the findings from the ocase. At the end of the
course students will develop a Quarter Paper from the case.
Students are encouraged to use PowerPoint or overheads to support
their presentation. In addition all groups are expected to be well
prepared and to be active in facilitating discussion.
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| Description of the teaching methods |
Thematic lectures and student presentations.
As part of the course students are required to organize a project
group consisting of 4 students. The group will work together during
the course in order to prepare student presentations and complete
the Quarter Paper assignment. Both these tasks will have to deal
with readings and themes of the course curriculum. The Quarter
Paper assignment will be carried out after class work. |
| Feedback during the teaching period |
| The workshops contain feedback elements, such as
feedback on the student project. After the oral exam, feedback is
given to the student on his/her performance. |
| Student workload |
| Lectures |
24 hours |
| Workshops |
6 hours |
| Preparing Classes |
90 hours |
| Project Work |
70 hours |
| Preparing Exam |
16 hours |
| Total |
206 hours |
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| Expected literature |
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The literature can be changed before the semester starts.
Students are advised to find the literature on LEARN before they
buy the books.
Ciborra, C. (1992): From Thinking to Tinkering. The Grassroots
of Strategic Information Systems. Information Society, Volume 8, p.
297-309.
McAfee, A. & Brynjolffson, E. (2008): Investing in IT that
makes a competitive difference, Harvard Business Review, 86,7,
p.98-107
Rogers, E.M. (1983): Chapter 6 - Attributes of Innovation and their
Rate of Adoption. In: Rogers, E.M. (1983): Diffusion of
Innovations. 3rd ed. New York, Free Press. (later editions also
work)
Tang, N.; Yasa, P.; Forrester, P. (2004). An application of the
Delta Model and BPR in transforming electronic business.
Information Systems Journal 14, p.111-130
Please check the course literature on CBS Learn for a complete list
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