buo5oa organisational analysis
ORGANISATIONAL ANALYSIS
BUO5OA
2015
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.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in LMMBAO to undetake this subject
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects BUA5OA
Equivalent subjects BUA5OA
Special conditions Students must be enrolled in LMMBAO to undetake this subject
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 | tba | tba |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate advanced critical thinking skills
- Activities:
- Working in groups, identify and evaluate key themes/issues in a selected reading; develop an annotated bibliography; present to class. Students will be allocated one of the weekly recommended readings from any week. Revision: exercise in compiling a list of references and in-text references using Harvard referencing system
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
02. Demonstrate an ability to draw on theory to evaluate and inform practice.
- Activities:
- Organisational analysis: report drawing on two to four philosophical perspectives to analyse an organisation and critique different insights each provides
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Demonstrate the ability to examine and evaluate different interpretations provided by a range of theoretical perspectives and demonstrate how these lead to different prescriptions for organisational design.
- Activities:
- Case study work in groups and discussion of topic readings will provide the opportunity to reflect on and evaluate the opportunities and constraints each perspective offers in designing innovative, flexible, and adaptive organisations
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Understand, evaluate and apply different theoretical perspectives to organisational issues.
- Activities:
- Case study work: working in groups analyse organisational case study issues drawing on theoretical concepts to provide insight on organisational issues that will aid in problem solving and developing recommendations
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Online, 2015, Teaching Session 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Semester Test | One duration | 25 | 02, 04 |
| Individual Assignment (2500 - 3000 words) | 40 | 03, 01, 04 | |
| Individual Case Study Report (1500-2000 words) | (test conditions, 24-hour turnaround from time of on-line access) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website. Additional online facilitated discussion will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Semester Test | One duration | 25 | 02, 04 |
| Individual Assignment (2500 - 3000 words) | 40 | 03, 01, 04 | |
| Individual Case Study Report (1500-2000 words) | (test conditions, 24-hour turnaround from time of on-line access) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |