The purpose of this course is to introduce students to theories and concepts that are useful in understanding organizations. The management of organizations is viewed as involving choices between different courses of action, which are constrained by those, which have already been made. Thus, the prime requirement of effective management is the ability to analyze the organization and then find ways to improve the way it works to increase organizational effectiveness. The course aims to examine the basic concepts and fundamentals of organizational theory, and presents information on practices of theory. Throughout the course, topics including organizational structures and design, organizational culture and environment, social responsibility of business will be covered. In addition to lectures, cases study discussions will be a feature of this course from time to time.
- Trainer/in: Sirin Atakan
- Trainer/in: Gbolahan Olowu