Information Package

Master's of Business Administration without Thesis

MANZ568

ORGANIZATION DESIGN

Course Code
MANZ568
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. Know the need for change and the coersion of environment on organization.
  2. Can determine the areas of the organization where the resistance for change is occur and use the solution techniques.
  3. Know the methods to diagnose the organizational environment
  4. Know the intervention methods and consultancy processes
  5. Know that organization development is a socio-technical system
  6. Know the methods to terminate the consultant-organization relationship in the post-intervention period.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsMAN 565 Human Resource Management
Course DescriptionIn order to survive and respond to the rapidly changing environment, organizations have to develop their structure, technology, human resources, and objectives. A planned change/development is necessary in terms of organizational behaviour and designs. This course examines the strategies, intervention techniques, and implementation of planned change/development in organizations.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Anticipating the meaning and importance of organizational development (OD)
2nd Week Definitions, assumptions and challanges of OD
3rd Week OD consultant - organization relationship
4th Week Management of the OD process
5th Week General preview of OD methods
6th Week Group oriented intervention methods
7th Week Intergroup oriented intervention methods
8th Week Mid-term examination
9th Week Structure oriented intervention methods
10th Week Culture oriented intervention methods
11th Week Organizational transformation oriented strategy interventions
12th Week Difficulties and problems in OD processes
13th Week The political aspect of OD processes
14th Week Termination of the OD process
15th Week General Review
Recommended or Required ReadingHarvey, Don ve Brown, Donald (2001) An Experiential Approach to Organization Development
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Assignment 1 20
Project 1 30
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
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 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 70 70
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 70 70
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 1 25 25
Project 1 50 50
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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