bua5oa organisational analysis
ORGANISATIONAL ANALYSIS
BUA5OA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject aims to explore and analyse different philosophical perspectives and approaches to organisational design and change. It will encourage a critical evaluation of current thinking on organisational design, structuring and change approaches. By examining arguments and assumptions underpinning key philosophies that are used to 'diagnose' organisations, it will explore and challenge the tools and techniques each prescribe for designing organisations and implementing change interventions. Through critical application of different philosophical perspectives to practical organisational change case studies, students will be encouraged to move beyond prescriptive, paradigm-centred theories of organising, and learn to understand and manage the opportunities and constraints each perspective offers in designing innovative, flexible, and adaptive organisations.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorFiona Sutherland
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Smith, A. & Graetz, F. (2011) Philosophies of Organizational Change, Edward Elgar Publishing Limited: The Lypiatts, Gloucestershire, UK. | Preliminary | N/A | N/A |
Subject options
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City Campus, 2014, Semester 1, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size60
Enrolment information Hanoi University agreement stipulates a maximum of 60 students Cohort recruitment is capped at 60
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Sutherland
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours seminar per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Literature review/critique (Individual) | 2,500 - 3,000 words | 40 |
| Oral presentation/debate | duration per student: allocated by group members who may weigh other responsibilities related to oral presentation prearation. | 20 |
| Organisational case study (group) | 3 students per group. 3,500 - 4,000 words per students. | 40 |