ØAO019 Organization and managment 2

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Organization and management 2 is an advanced course in the field of organization and management studies. Various theories and perspectives on organizations and management which in different ways highlight organizational and management behaviour is central. The aim is to develop skills of comprehensive analysis of organizations and management, how internal and external factors combined determine organizational and management behaviour and what consequences this can have for the forming and change of organizations and the management role in different contexts.

The course offers knowledge on modern organizations as complex systems, both in the private and public sectors, and how managers are expected to fill active leadership under changing conditions and expectations which are often paradoxical. A central challenge is the balance between change and innovation on one side and continuity and effectiveness on the other. Analysis of organization on different levels will be exemplified, both inside organizations and between organizations and the larger society. (As such organizations are understood as complex phenomena which can be several things at the same time and how organizations are influenced by institutional environments.)

The course shall strengthen the student abilities to reflect on and critically evaluate concrete organizational problems and challenges.

The course is a continuation of the introductory course in organizations and management (BØA112) and shall provide a platform for further specialization, also in regard of the work with the bachelor thesis.

Learning Outcome

On completion of the course, the students has acquired the following knowledge, skills and comptence:

Knowledge

On completion of the course, the student has knowledge of

▪ different approaches to and perspectives on management and organizations

▪ different perspectives for understanding organizational behaviour and management tasks and know how to contextualize management in different contexts and under various situations.

▪ different approaches to organizational change and innovation

▪ potential effects of organizing and managing in different organizational settings and an understanding of organizational processes in various settings.

Skills

On completion of the course, the student can

▪ use different perspective to analyse organizations and managing.

▪ reflect on potential dilemmas and challenges to organising and managing in different organizational settings.

▪ analyse change and innovation as necessary conditions for long-term organisational survival.

Competence

On completion of the course, the student can

▪ contribute with an understanding of organizational and management issues in different organisational settings and evaluate the need for change and stability at various organisational and management levels.

▪ communicate a comprehensive understanding of change and innovation processes in organizations

▪ comment, reflect and give advice on organizational processes

▪ work both independently and in groups and present academic knowledge in both oral and written formats

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

BØA112 or similar course

Teaching methods

Teaching and learning will vary bewtween lectures and work in studentgroups

Compulsory learning activities

One written assignment in groups

Assessment

Written homeexam over two days. Grading A-F, F is fail.

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