bua5oa organisational analysis

ORGANISATIONAL ANALYSIS

BUA5OA

2018

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-ordinatorPhuc Nguyen

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA to do this subject.

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects BUO5OA

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	Philosophies of Organizational Change	Preliminary	Smith, A. & Graetz, F. (2011)	Edward Elgar Publishing Limited: The Lypiatts, Gloucestershire, UK.
Readings	Management and Organisation Theory: A Jossey-Bass Reader	Prescribed	Miles, JA (2012)	Wiley

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Critically research the body of knowledge and fundamental themes and issues surrounding specific organisational behaviours

Activities:: Assessed individual assignments x 2, and in-class assessed and unassessed group exercises.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)

02. Analyse and critically reflect upon specific organisational problems in behavioural terms and develop practical and evidence-based approaches for resolving those problems.

Activities:: Assessed individual assignments x 2, and in-class assessed and unassessed group exercises.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)

03. Evaluate the appropriateness of different organisational change perspectives to understand and address organisational issues.

Activities:: Assessed individual assignments x 2, and in-class assessed and unassessed group exercises.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

04. Evaluate the opportunities and constraints each change perspective offers in designing innovative, flexible, and adaptive organisations.

Activities:: Assessed individual assignments x 2, and in-class assessed and unassessed group exercises.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

05. Develop and apply socially responsible and sustainable change management practices in contemporary organisations.

Activities:: Assessed individual assignments x 2, and in-class assessed and unassessed group exercises.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

Subject options

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City Campus, 2018, Semester 2, Night

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPhuc Nguyen

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Please refer to MBA Student Information LMS Page for days and times."

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
Individual written assignment 1	2500 words	35	01, 02, 05
Individual written assignment 2	2500 words	35	03, 04, 05
In Class Group Activities x Three	3 x 500 words	30	01, 02, 03, 04, 05

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