Mgmt 444 Spring, 2014
College of Business, Minnesota State University-Mankato
Course Syllabus and Description
MGMT 444 – Org Design, Dev & Change (3 Credits)
001323 01 GR M W
3:30 pm 4:45 pm
01/13/14 05/07/14
AH
Miller, Howard 33 35 Closed
0216
Notebook Computer & $125 fee required
www.cob.mnsu.edu provides more info
Mgmt 444
Instructor:
Human Behavior in Organization
Professor Howard Miller, Ph.D.
Course Description
Students who complete this class understand processes that result in varied organizational
structures. A number of factors which affect organizations are examined, including size,
technology, strategy, culture, and environmental conditions. Then, students review key
leadership and organizational change management concepts and models, so you develop an
understanding how to lead and manage change in complex modern organizations
Learning Outcomes
1- Understand basic structural and functional descriptions of organizations
2- Understand key concepts in organizational leadership
3- Understand key concepts in managing organizational change
Required Texts
W. Warner Burke (2013) Organization Change: Theory and Practice (4th ed):
ISBN-10: 145225723X | ISBN-13: 978-1452257235
(edited set of papers) (2011) HBR's 10 Must Reads on Leadership. Harvard Business Review
Press; ISBN-10: 1422157970;
ISBN-13: 978-1422157978
The COB computer notebook – or equivalent – is also required for this class.
Course Requirements
You have 2 main responsibilities:
1. Read assignments from two required books. Conquer any form of testing or other
demonstration of your knowledge on that reading.
2. Study and report on a change management event, with up to 2 other colleagues. Oral
and written presentation required.
Grading
Course grade will be determined primarily from your total points on the course
exams/demonstrations of reading knowledge (66%), and the project (34%). Attitude may
play a role if indicated.
Instructor Info
Howard E. Miller, Ph.D.
Professor of Management
256 Morris Hall, MnSU, Mankato
507-389-5400
howard.miller@mnsu.edu