Course Code & Number
BA 453
Course Title
Organization Theory
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Senior
Semester:
Fall
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Analysis of organizational structure. Organizational effectiveness. Main organization theories and concepts. Internal processes of organizations. Organization culture, technology, and environment.
Course Objectives
The main objective of this course is to provide in-depth understanding of organizations and organizational effectiveness by introducing basic theories and concepts.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Define the basic theories and concepts related to organizations and their effectiveness
2. Recognize the importance of organizational competence, knowledge management and technology
3. Identify the challenges related to organizational design
4. Describe the types and forms of organizational change
5. Discover the ways to manage conflict and change in the global environment
Recommended Reading
1. International Journal of Organization Theory and Behavior
2. The Critical Journal of Organization, Theory and Society
3. Journal of Management Studies
4. Harvard Business Review
5. Related journal articles and publications