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| SYLLABUS |
| Classics of Organization Theory,
7,5 ECTS Credits |
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COURSE CATEGORY Single Subject Course
MAIN FIELD OF STUDY Business administration - FÖA
SUBJECT AREA Business – FE1
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COURSE CODE |
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723G55 |
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| AIM OF THE COURSE |
On completion of the course, students should be able to
- account for key perspectives in organization theory
- describe the development of theories of modern organizational theory
- account for important texts and researchers in the field
- critically review and analyze theories in organization theory
- describe key challenges in the field and relate to adjacent theoretical fields
- account for important challenges in the field and show ability to discuss the practical implications of these for today's organizations. |
| CONTENTS |
As organizations of various kinds are of crucial importance in modern society, organizational theory and related fields are studied for several purposes and from different perspectives. This course focuses modern, classical organization theory. Classical organization theory concepts and paradigms are studied, as well as HRM, culture, strategy, power, institutions, gender and organizational structure.
A central aspect of organizations is that they consist of individuals, or agents, which together create, not only organizations, but above all different perceptions of them. Society also consists of various types of organizations, within which we live large parts of our lives, as family members, employees, students, etc. The agent's ability and intentions, as well as the structures of society at large, affect the course of events in a particular organization. |
| TEACHING |
| The course consists of lectures, seminars and group discussions, individual work and group work. Participation in seminars and group discussions are obligatory and the students must prepare both individually and in group before the various seminars. Language of instructions: English. |
| EXAMINATION |
The course is examined through group assignments, compulsory attendance at seminars and one individual written examination. Detailed information about the examination can be found in the course’s study guide. Detailed information about the examination can be found in the course’s study guide
Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.
Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades. |
| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
At least two years (120 ECTS credits) of undergraduate studies, of which a minimum of 60 ECTS credits in Business Administration (or equivalent).
Documented knowledge of English equivalent to Engelska B/Engelska 6:
internationally recognized test, e.g. TOEFL (minimum scores: Paper based
575 + TWE-score 4.5, and internet based 90+TWE-score 20), IELTS,
academic (minimum score Overall band 6.5 and no band under 5.5), or
equivalent.
Exemption from Swedish B, |
| GRADING |
| The course is graded according to the ECTS grading scale A-F |
| CERTIFICATE |
| Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division. |
| COURSE LITERATURE |
| The course literature is decided upon by the department
in question. |
| OTHER INFORMATION |
Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus.
The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed. |
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Classics of Organization Theory
Classics of Organization Theory |
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Department responsible
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the course or
equivalent:
IEI - Department of Management and Engineering |
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| Registrar No: 2015-00115 |
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Course Code: 723G55 |
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Exam codes: see Local Computer System |
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| Subject/Subject Area : Business administration - FÖA |
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Education level |
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Subject Area Code |
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Field of Education |
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Basic level |
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SA |
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The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2015-10-16
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