Managing Development in
Organizations
Course Code MG 465
School of Business and Economics
Program
BBA
Semester
FALL2015
Credit Hours
03
Course Description
Organization develops itself over a period and goes through a learning curve according
to its internal and external environment. External environment plays an important role
in the strategy making of organization, however, if systems are not in place for internal
development of the organization all strategies fail.Organizations must consistently
develop new techniques and implement established methods for dynamic management
in the turbulent global environment. Efficient and effective internal management of
development in organization is essential for the survival in competitive business
environment. This thought makes foundation of the field that we call Managing
Development in Organizations. Management of development, in this sense, is to
correspond with the internal and external factors of change and persistently
strengthening organizational resources and competencies to remain effective in
delivering value to organization’s stakeholders. Students of business management must
acquire an understanding of those concepts of analysis and decision-making, which are
essential for organizational survival.
Participant Responsibilities
Instead of being passive listeners to the instructor, participants are expected to read
relevant reference material and develop their own understanding before coming to the
class. Participants will lead to prepare assigned topic and present it to their fellows in
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class. There shall be a group-based case presentations and presented topic will become
part of course material for exams. Therefore, presenters shall prepare and present their
topic to best of their abilities and fellows should actively engage in learning and asking
questions from presenters. No relaxation/substitution for quiz, assignments,
presentations and case studies. Participants are required to adhere to the punctuality
policy and come in the lecture room before the start of the designated time. Students
are encouraged to visit the office of resource person during counseling hours they are
also strongly encouraged to contact the resource person via email for any confusions or
ambiguities.
Learning Objectives
On completion of this course, students will be able to understand:
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The concept of Development in an organizational context and its significance for
survival in today’s dynamic business environment
To comprehend the foundations and framework of Managing Development
in Organizations (MDO) and understand how HRD and organizational
learning can facilitate survival and effectiveness of organizations in turbulent
business environments
Key constituents of MDO framework, including individual development, team
development and organizational development.
Application of learned concepts and tools in Pakistan’ s business environment
To articulate their learning; and practice for devising implementation plans for MDO
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Course Learning Objectives
Link with Program Learning Objectives
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To learn the concept of Development
in an organizational context and its
significance for survival in today’s
dynamic business environment
To inculcate business knowledge and
analytical skills in graduates to think
decisively in order to develop innovative
solutions to problems in a business
environment
To comprehend the foundations and
framework of Managing Development
in Organizations (MDO) and
understand how HRD and learning
organizations can facilitate survival
and effectiveness of organization in
turbulent business environments
To steer an organization through the
difficult and turbulent global environment
and enable the development of an
implementable business plan
2
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To learn key constituents of MDO
framework; including individual
development, team development and
organizational development.
3
Application of learned concepts and
tools in Pakistan’ s business
environment
To facilitate students in articulating
their learning; and practice for
devising implementation plans for
MDO
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5
Provide a progressive and structured
framework to graduates that enables
them in developing and applying
knowledge set of critical, social
responsibility and ethical evaluation
To craft graduates’ expertise in order to
increase their resourcefulness
To develop practical knowledge and
contemporary professional capabilities
Textbooks &Supplies
Given the wide scope of the course, it is not appropriate to choose any one book as the
sole reference. An assortment of articles and chapters from various books provided for
reading reference. Reading material for each session mentioned in Calendar of Activities
and provided by the Instructor.
Teaching & Learning Methodology
Teaching methodology for the course is designed to augment participants’ learning
through (a) reading & discussion, (b) observation and (c) experimentation. Besides
readings, lectures and discussions, in-class personal assessment exercises will be
conducted.
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Lectures and discussions
Written analysis of case
Case presentation
Presentations
Videos
Self-assessment exercises
Tests and Grading
COMPONENT
WEIGHT
DESCRIPTION
MID-TERM
25%
Constitutes topics covered up until the 7th Session. The Exam
can have objective (MCQ’s & T/F) and subjective parts.
Constitutes topics covered throughout the course. The Exam
35%
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FINAL EXAM
CLASS
PARTICIPATION
QUIZ
10%
10%
PROJECT
10%
ASSIGNMENTS
10%
will be subjective type.
Positive, healthy and constructive class participation will be
monitored for each class.
Quiz will be a combination of objective and subjective parts.
The groups will be assigned an organization, They will
interview concerned person of (HR/HRD/OD/CEO), record their
interviews and will present in class.
Fourassignments of 2.5 marks each will be given on individual
basis
Calendar of Activities
(Time line can change depending on class capabilities and is a prerogative of the
resource person)
Sr. Topics
1.
Introduction
2
Development
as prerequisite
for
organizational
effectiveness
3
Internal and
External
factors of
change
4
Steering
organizations
in turbulent
business
environment
Learning objective of this topic
Teaching method
Ice breaking; knowing more about
each other
Course introduction
Lecture & Discussion
Premise of Managing Development in
Organizations
Emergence, types and importance of
organizations
Effectiveness – an essential for
survival and delivery of value to
stakeholders
Internal and external Organizational
Environment and forces of change
Quiz 1
Benchmarking
Kaizen; Continuous improvement
Boundary spanning
Bull’s eye: Identifying and targeting
customers
Assessment
criteria
Involvement
Video
Lecture & Discussion
Class reading
Involvement
Case 1
Lecture & Discussion
Case
discussion
Quiz
Lecture & Discussion
Class Exercise
Assignment
Assignment 1
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Outlining the
field of
Organizational
Development
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Framework of
Development
in
Organizations
From HRM to HRD and OD to
Managing Development in
Organizations – Approach and
Framework
Assignment 2
7
A view of local
institutional
framework for
Development
Presentations
8
Mid Term
Sr. Topics
Idea of OD
Major contributions
Quiz 2
Lecture & Discussion
Case 2
Lecture & Discussion
Guest Speaker
Session -1
Assignment
Involvement
Learning objective of this topic
Teaching method
Assessment
criteria
Technical, conceptual and human
skills of managers
Augmenting Human skills
Dealing with the negative behavior
Lecture & Discussion
Self Assessment 2
Case 3
Case dis.
9
Individual
Development
10
Training and
Development
Approaches & methods
Quiz 3
11
Person-Job
and PersonOrganization
fit
Job analysis, Description and
Specification
Tools to asses PJ and P-O fit
Managing career progression of
employs
Project Presentation Group 1
Team
orientation
Team building, cross functional teams,
managing conflicting interests
Lecture & Discussion
Assignment 3
Class Activity
Project Presentation Group 2
12
.
Case
discussion
Quiz
Lecture & Discussion
Case Reading
Lecture & Discussion
Guest Speaker
Session - 2
Involvement
Quiz
Presentation
Involvement
Assignment
Presentation
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Institutionalizi
ng a team
culture
14
Knowledge
Management
15
Learning
Organization
Policies, structures and style of
leadership for enabling a team
orientation within organization
Quiz 4
Project Presentation Group 3
Knowledge Management – concept
and tools
Assignment 4
Project Presentation Group 4
From individual learning to
organizational learning
Project Presentation Group 5
Lecture & Discussion
Quiz
Presentation
Lecture & Discussion
Presentation
Assignment
Lecture & Discussion
Case 4
Presentation
Case dis.
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