Organizational Theory

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Prereq: Fourth-year standing; COMM 2311; or permission of the Department This course examines theories, practices, and research on the design of effective organizations. It focuses on interrelationships among an organization's formal and informal structures, culture, technology, and competitive environment. Topics may include organizational structure, designing organizations for social and environmental purposes, inter-organizational relationships, power and politics in and around organizations, Top Management Team's decision-making and behavior, and change management. (Format: Lecture/Seminar 3 Hours) (Exclusion: COMM 3341 Organizational Theory)