Organizational Analysis Course Syllabus

Overview (80-120 words) describing structure and time commitment.

Module 1: Introduction to Organizational Analysis

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Course objectives and structure
• Key concepts in organizational analysis
• Importance of analyzing organizations
• Applications in professional settings

Module 2: Organizational Theories

Estimated time: 3 hours

• Classical and modern organizational theories
• Behavioral perspectives on organizations
• Application of theories to real-world scenarios
• Comparing theoretical frameworks

Module 3: Organizational Change

Estimated time: 3 hours

• Dynamics of organizational change
• Factors influencing change processes
• Strategies for managing change
• Leading change effectively

Module 4: Decision Making in Organizations

Estimated time: 3 hours

• Models of organizational decision making
• Individual and group decision processes
• Barriers to effective decision making
• Techniques to improve decision outcomes

Module 5: Leadership and Management

Estimated time: 3 hours

• Leadership vs. management roles
• Effective leadership practices
• Applying leadership theories
• Building management capabilities

Module 6: Organizational Culture and Structure

Estimated time: 3 hours

• Defining organizational culture
• Types of organizational structures
• Impact of culture on behavior
• Aligning culture and structure with goals

Module 7: Capstone Project

Estimated time: 4 hours

• Analyzing a real-world organization
• Applying course concepts and frameworks
• Presenting findings and recommendations

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with basic business concepts
• Interest in organizational behavior
• No prior experience required

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Analyze organizational behavior using key theories
• Identify drivers and challenges in organizational change
• Evaluate decision-making processes in teams
• Apply leadership and management best practices
• Assess and improve organizational culture and structure