Handboksinformation

Mål

The objective of the course is to provide students with an understanding of organization theory by the use of contrasting metaphors and novel perspectives. Students are expected to learn to read situations in organizational life critically. The aim is also to demonstrate how different perspectives lead to different readings. The students will learn how to apply different tools in analyzing and managing organizational problems.

Undervisningsspråk

English

Förkunskaper

22 ECTS credits in Management and Organization or equivalent basic knowledge

Undervisningstimmar

32 h

Undervisningsformer

Group discussions and case exercises. 8 x 4h sessions (week 31-37, 39)

Litteratur

Course book:
Morgan, G. (2006): Images of Organization. Updated Revision. London: Sage Publications.


Two articles (see 'Course material' for web links that work on campus network):

Barley & Kunda (1992). Design and Devotion: Surges of Rational and Normative Ideologies of Control in Managerial
Discourse. Administrative Science Quarterly, Vol. 37, No. 3.
Weick & Quinn (1999). Organizational Change and Development. Annual Review in Psychology, Vol. 50.


Case materials will be distributed during the course.
Lecture slides are available on the web page.

Examination

Active class participation, short papers & term paper

Examinator

Schildt, Henri

Ytterligare information

Maximum of 35 students.