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Organizational design is a primary management tool for organizing business processes and developing organizational capabilities. The course focuses on developing an understanding of the basics of organizational design, how to utilize organizational design principles to manage change, and how to keep the design aligned with the needs of the firm and the demands to which it must respond. The design and development effort includes the study of organizational structures, the basic work patterns of the organization, organizational cultures, managerial roles, and the use of teams. The course also focuses on implementing and evaluating change initiatives and encourages students to assume the role of external consultants making relevant recommendations.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Determine the types of goals organizations pursue and identify frameworks for assessing environments and how organizations respond to them.
2. Explain how managers shape organizational culture and ethical values.
3. Examine how managers design the organization for the international and uncertain environment.
4. Learn techniques for overcoming resistance to change.
5. Analyze change management problems and recommend effective ways to implement change within organizations.