In this course, Designing the Organization you will learn theories, principles, and frameworks that will help you design more effective organizations.
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About this Course
Organizations are complex and can be difficult to manage well, so managers need tools to help them better understand and deal with the many complexities and challenges associated with designing the organization and organizational life.
You will be able to:
- Analyze organizations from multiple perspectives to better understand business challenges
- Strategically plan for effective organizational governance
- Develop systems to plan for growth and change
- Understand implications of the external environment on business and strategically respond to these factors
Skills You Will Gain
- Organizational Structure
- Knowledge of General Business Functions
- Organization Design
- Organizational Theory
- Strategic Management
Syllabus
WEEK 1
1 hour to complete
Course Orientation
You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.
4 videos (Total 16 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz
3 hours to complete
Designing the Organization: PURPOSE AND GOVERNANCE
This module explores the purpose of a business and shows how can managers infuse a sense of purpose into their organizations. It also examines different perspectives on corporate governance.
8 videos (Total 48 min), 2 readings, 8 quizzes
WEEK 2
4 hours to complete
Designing the Organization: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
This module explores various organizational structures and provides a framework for knowing when to choose a particular structure.
6 videos (Total 32 min), 2 readings, 8 quizzes
WEEK 3
3 hours to complete
Designing the Organization: GROWTH AND ORGANIZATIONAL LIFE CYCLES
This module explores several of the organizational design implications that managers need to recognize as they grow and move through various stages of the organizational life cycle.
6 videos (Total 41 min), 2 readings, 7 quizzes
WEEK 4
3 hours to complete
Designing the Organization: EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT
In this module, we examine ways in which organizations can be designed to effectively respond to changes in the external environment.
7 videos (Total 36 min), 4 readings, 7 quizzes
