BUSM 4120: Organizations and Change
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| Course Format | Lecture 4.0 h + Seminar 0.0 h + Lab. 0.0 h |
| Credits | 3.0 |
Course Description
This course examines the underlying concepts, principles, and assumptions of organizational development. Included is an investigation of macro factors such as organizational structure, coordination and control, power, authority, organizational politics and corporate culture, and their impact on effectiveness. It develops a framework around understanding natural versus planned change, models for managing change, the development of specific skills to manage change, the human side of change, and the transition process. Understanding the dynamics of organizational change is a critical skill for contemporary managers.
Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum 54 credits including 6 credits of university-transferable English or Communications with a minimum "C" grade; and a minimum "C" grade in CMNS 2228; or department permission.
