After successfully finishing this course, the student will be able to name and describe different perspectives on organization (e.g. modernist, neo-modernist, post-modernist), as well as different concepts and theories that have been developed from these perspectives.
Moreover the student will be able to apply these different perspectives in describing and analyzing a simple case and to reflect on tensions resulting from such an analysis.
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Contents
The course begins with a general introduction in the meaning of the concept of organization and the existence of fundamental uncertainties/disagreements surrounding this concept. This implies that a variety of perspectives can be applied when studying, analyzing, designing and developing organizations.
After this introduction several perspectives and their theories on organization are presented and discussed.
The series of lectures ends with a discussion about the continuities and tensions that can be witnessed between the perspectives that have developed over time, but that also coexist in the world of organization of today.
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The course assessment basically consists of two components: an individual test (70%) at the end of the course and a group assignment (30%) to be handed in halfway. There will be one re-take opportunity for each component.
Furthermore, to encourage a timely start with self-study, there is an early test sitting for the first part of the individual test.
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