Information Package

Master's of Executive Mba without Thesis

EMBA527

COMPETITIVE ORGANIZATION DESIGN

Course Code
EMBA527
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explore the theory and practice of organization design.
  2. Learn processes and the techniques that can be used to help an organization achieve its desired goals
  3. Comprehend the interrelationship between organization strategy and structure
  4. Learn alternative organization design forms
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionInteraction with the external environment has become a prominent factor for organizations in determining organizational success under the influence of globalization. Organizations must adopt the appropriate structures and applications according to the sectors they operate in. Nowadays, there is no single best organizational design that promotes competitive advantage for all organizations. In this sense, in order to achieve competitive advantage, organizations must be designed according to their external environment. In this course, designing organizations with respect to proper elements will be covered. Managers will have the competence of knowing organizational variables and realizing adaptations that leads competitive advantage.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Competitive Organization Design
2nd Week Organizational Design: Processes and Strategies
3rd Week Organizations, Structure and Strategy
4th Week Organization Forms
5th Week Industry and Competitor Analysis
6th Week Organizations and Boundaries
7th Week Discovering Successful Business Models
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Decision Power and Ownership
10th Week Power Relations Between Organizations.
11th Week Organizational Architectures for Multinational Firms
12th Week Case Study
13th Week Case Study
14th Week Case Study
15th Week General Review
Recommended or Required ReadingCourse Notes
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Total(%) 30
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 30
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 70
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 3 50 150
Preparation for Final exam 1 70 70
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 10 10
Homework
Total Work Load305
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.16
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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