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GSBS6110

Organisational Effectiveness

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Newcastle City PrecinctTrimester 3

Previously offered in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This course introduces various perspectives relating to organisational effectiveness. It examines the sociological aspects of organisation theory, ranging from classicist to post-modern theory, and applies these theories to the workplace. In particular, the course investigates the impact of size, structure, environment, strategy, technology and culture on organisational effectiveness

Objectives
1. Demonstrate familiarity with the concepts and issues in organisational theory and design;
2. Appreciate the practical relevance of the theoretical paradigms of organisation design;
3. Discuss and debate contemporary issues in organisation theory and design;
4. Recognise the range of determinants of organisational effectiveness
5. Apply knowledge of organisational effectiveness and design concepts to organisational case studies
6. Analyse organisations in terms of theories, concepts, design factors and other appropriate considerations
Content
Concepts of organisational effectiveness.

Elements of organisational design and structures of design.

The impact of organisational size, structure, technology, environment, strategy, culture and history.

Contemporary debates and issues in relation to organisational theory.
Replacing Course(s)
NA
Transition
NA
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
GSBS6020 Organisational Behaviour or equivalent
Modes of Delivery
External Mode
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Case Study
Problem Based Learning
Lecture
Experience Based Learning
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
1500 - 2500 words
Case Scenario/PBL exercises
Presentations - Group
Group Case Presentation
Contact Hours
Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables