COURSE OUTLINE
Department & Faculty: Department of Foundations
of Education
Course Code: MPF1533: Organizational Theory
Total Lecture Hours: 42 hours
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Semester: II
Academic Session: 2013/2014
Lecturer
Room No.
Telephone No.
E-mail
:
Dr. M. Al-Muz-zammil Yasin
:
C13 329
:
0197437758
:
muzzutm@gmail.com
Synopsis
:
This subject will give a thorough overview on basic concepts and
knowledge about the school as an educational institution. It will give
insights on related theories and its’ application in schools and other
organization. The understanding of the theories and knowledge will
explain why schools are the way they are- organized, disorganized,
functional and dysfunctional; and why and how they change. In this
course, the intellectual approach to the subject matter will be
discussion and intellectual discourse, to encourage students to
employ multiple and comparative perspectives on organizational
analysis.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
No.
1.
2.
3.
Course Learning Outcome
Use organizational theories to explain
organizational structure and behaviour.
Suggest improvement to the management
decisions and organizational outcomes of the
school where they are belonged.
Evaluate ways to facilitate organizational change,
to enhance leadership style to improve
organizational effectiveness.
Programme
Learning
Outcome(s)
Addressed
Level
Assessmen
t Methods
PO1
(CS3)
C4, P2, A2
HW, F, T
PO2
(CTPS1,
CTPS3,
CS3)
C5, P3, A3
T, F, Pr
PO3
(CTPS3)
C6, P3, A4
T, HW, Pr
(T – Test ;HW – Homework/Assignment ; Pr – Presentation; F – Final Exam)
COURSE OUTLINE
Department & Faculty: Department of Foundations
of Education
Course Code: MPF1533: Organizational Theory
Total Lecture Hours: 42 hours
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Semester: II
Academic Session: 2013/2014
STUDENT LEARNING TIME
Teaching and Learning Activities
Student Learning Time (hours)
1. Lecture
42
2. Independent Study
- self learning
- library search
- reading
32
3. Assignment
- library search
- writing
- discussion
42
4. Quizzes
1
5. Exam
3
Total
120
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Class lectures, videos, and discussions.
Note:
Students are required to attend at least 80% of the lectures, and participate actively in the class discussion.
Students need to comply with the UTM dress code when attending lectures .
COURSE OUTLINE
Department & Faculty: Department of Foundations
of Education
Course Code: MPF1533: Organizational Theory
Total Lecture Hours: 42 hours
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Semester: II
Academic Session: 2013/2014
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
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Week 15
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Course Introduction
Basic concepts in Organizational Theory
Read Hoy and Miskel Ch.1
Social System Theory (Quiz 1)
Read Hoy and Miskel Ch.2
Structures in Schools
Read Bolman and Deal on Structure
Read Hoy and Miskel Ch.3
Human Resources in Organization (Quiz 2)
Read Bolman and Deal on Human Resources Framework
Power and Politics in Organization
Read Bolman and Deal on Political Framework
Read Hoy and Miskel Ch.6
Culture in Organization
Read Hoy and Miskel Ch.5
(Mid Term Test (10%
Mid-Semester Break
Motivation
Read Hoy and Miskel Ch.10
Communication
Read Hoy and Miskel Ch.11 (Quiz 3)
Decision Making
Read Hoy and Miskel Ch.9
Leadership
Read Northouse Ch.1
Managing Change (Quiz 4)
Read Kotter’s idea on Managing Change
School Effectiveness and Quality
Read Hoy and Miskel Ch.8
Wrapping and Conclusion of Lectures
Week 16-18
:
Revision Week and Final Examination
Note:
The quiz dates are subject to change without prior notice hence students should always be prepared.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department & Faculty: Department of Foundations
of Education
Course Code: MPF1533: Organizational Theory
Total Lecture Hours: 42 hours
Page : 4 of 4
Semester: II
Academic Session: 2013/2014
REFERENCES :
1. Blanchard, K. & Johnson, S. (1996). The One Minute Manager. Harper Collins Business.
2. Covey, S.R., Whitman, B. & England, B. (2010). Predictable Results in Unpredictable Times.
Kuala Lumpur: PTS Professional
3. Bolman, Lee & Deal, Terrence. (2003). Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice and
Leadership (3rd Edition). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
4. Hoy, Wayne & Miskel, Cecil. (2008). Educational Administration: Theory, Research and
Practice. New Jersey: McGraw Hill.
5. Kotter, J. (1996). Leading Change. Massachusetts: Harvard Business School Press.
6. Northouse, P.G. (2001). Leadership Theory and Practice. CA:Sage Publications Inc.
7. Phillips, T. (2008). Niccolo Machiavelli’s The Prince. Kuala Lumpur: MPH Group Publishing
Sdn. Bhd.
GRADING:
EVALUATION
PERCENTAGE (%)
Quizzes (4 quizzes)
20
Class participation
10
Assignments (2 individual
assignments)
30
Final Exam
40
TOTAL
100