buo5oa organisational analysis

ORGANISATIONAL ANALYSIS

BUO5OA

2019

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you will explore and analyse different philosophical perspectives and approaches to organisational design and change. It will encourage a critical evaluation of current thinking on organisational design, structuring and change approaches. By examining arguments and assumptions underpinning key philosophies that are used to 'diagnose' organisations, you will explore and challenge the tools and techniques each prescribe for designing organisations and implementing change interventions. Through critical application of different philosophical perspectives to practical organisational change case studies, you will be encouraged to move beyond prescriptive, paradigm-centred theories of organising, and learn to understand and manage the opportunities and constraints each perspective offers in designing innovative, flexible, and adaptive organisations.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorPhuc Nguyen

Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Student must be enrolled in LMMBAO, LMMBA or LMMBAA to do this subject

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects BUA5OA, MGT5OBR

Equivalent subjects BUA5OA, MGT5OBR

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	Philosophies of Organizational Change	Preliminary	Smith, A. & Graetz, F. (2011)	Edward Elgar Publishing Limited: The Lypiatts, Gloucestershire, UK.
Readings	Management and Organisation Theory: A Jossey-Bass Reader	Prescribed	Miles, JA (2012)	Wiley

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Review the body of knowledge and fundamental themes and issues surrounding specific organisational behaviours

Activities:: Assessed individual assignments x 2, and assessed forum participation.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

02. Analyse and critically reflect upon specific organisational problems in behavioural terms and develop practical and evidence-based approaches for resolving those problems.

Activities:: Assessed individual assignments x 2, and assessed forum participation.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

03. Evaluate the appropriateness of different organisational change perspectives to understand and address organisational issues.

Activities:: Assessed individual assignments x 2, and assessed forum participation.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

04. Evaluate the opportunities and constraints each change perspective offers in designing innovative, flexible and adaptive organisations.

Activities:: Assessed individual assignments x 2, and assessed forum participation.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

05. Develop and apply socially responsible and sustainable change management practices in contemporary organisations.

Activities:: Assessed individual assignments x 2, and assessed forum participation.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

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Online, 2019, Online StudyPeriod 6, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPhuc Nguyen

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 44 - 50
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 44 to week 50 and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
Individual Assignment 1 (2500 words)		35	01, 02, 05
Individual Assignment 2 (2500 words)		35	03, 04, 05
Forum Participation (equivalent to 1500 words)	Ongoing (2 forums per week, 2 posts per forum minimum)	30	01, 02, 03, 04, 05

Online, 2019, Online StudyPeriod 2, Online