BUSI 2340U – Organizational Issues: Problems and Directions

The focus of this course is on the procedures and variables involved in the design and redesign of organizations. Students will be introduced to issues such as departmentalization, differentiation, integration, internal politics, innovation, authority and control, focusing on the underlying technology of the organization. Emphasis will be placed on how one designs both the technical and the organizational systems to ensure their compatibility, noting the effects that one has on the other. Using interactive techniques and case studies, students will have opportunities to apply theories, concepts, and practices.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2312U