OTMT 626 Designing and Leading Organizations for Sustainable Effectiveness (3)

This course provides an introduction to the variety of theories, frameworks, and models of organization design and management. The course will focus on how the multiple elements of organization design and management contribute to an organization’s sustainable performance outcomes and strategic alignment. Multiple frameworks and models of organization will be examined, including mechanistic/bureaucratic, human relations, political, open systems, and contingency perspectives. The course will provide special attention to several core organization design elements, including organizational structure and processes, job design, management and leadership style, talent management practices, and innovation and change. Prerequisite(s): BSCI 607 Personal Development for Leadership (2) and BSCI 650 Personal and Leadership Development Workshop (1) or BSCI 622 Personal and Career Development for Leaders (3).

Grading Basis: Graded