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2018-2019 Graziadio Academic Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Graziadio Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MSOD 620A Practicum 3A: Trans-Organizational Systems (4)


A total systems approach to planned change is required to create optimal, lasting change. In this third project-oriented and international session, the course emphasizes the development of total system and network-oriented change strategies, the development and sustenance of alliance and trans-organizational collaborations, and the integration of intervention methods for structural, human systems, managerial, cultural, and technological changes. There is an explicit interest in applying organization development technologies to issues of social and environmental sustainability.

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Explain model or framework of collaboration and transorganization development
  2. Describe how your “point of view,” developed in prior sessions and assignments, has changed as a result of performing project work in the host country
  3. Describe how the design principles of large systems change processes were adapted (or needed to be adapted further) to fit into a host country culture.
  4. Plan and apply an evaluation strategy to OD interventions.
  5. Defend the behavioral and verbal choices made in live case study engagements
  6. Apply international organization development and change management principles to country and global issues, specifically in a Chinese context.
Grading Basis: CR/NC/I