Organizations are complex and can be difficult to manage well, so managers need tools to help them better understand and deal with the many complexities and challenges associated with organizational life. In this course, you will learn theories, principles, and frameworks that will help you design more effective organizations.
Designing the Organization
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Taught in English
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Instructors: Michael Bednar
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Identify and explain many of the common organizational design challenges faced by organizations
Apply theory and principles to more effectively deal with these organizational design challenges in your own professional life
Analyze the effectiveness of organizational design choices in various organizations
Make organizational design recommendations to increase organizational effectiveness
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There are 5 modules in this course
You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.
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4 videos5 readings1 quiz1 discussion prompt
This module explores the purpose of a business and shows how can managers infuse a sense of purpose into their organizations. It also examines different perspectives on corporate governance.
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7 videos2 readings8 quizzes
This module explores various organizational structures and provides a framework for knowing when to choose a particular structure.
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6 videos2 readings7 quizzes1 peer review
This module explores several of the organizational design implications that managers need to recognize as they grow and move through various stages of the organizational life cycle.
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6 videos2 readings7 quizzes
In this module, we examine ways in which organizations can be designed to effectively respond to changes in the external environment.
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6 videos4 readings7 quizzes1 plugin
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