MG462-740*
Organization Theory and Design
Instructor Syllabus
Semester: Spring 2007
Southeast Missouri State University
Donald L. Harrison College of Business
Department of Management and Marketing
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Meeting Schedule: WEB
Instructor: Dr. Matt Mardanov
Office Number DH 269
Office Hours: Tuesdays 11: 00 AM – 12:15 PM; Thursdays 2:00 – 3:00 PM: and TBA
On Campus Mail 5875
E-mail imardanov@semo.edu
Phone: 573-651-2902 (office), 573-332-7838 (home)
Fax: 573-651-2909
Web site:
http://online.semo.edu/2007Spring/MG462-740
or
http://cstl-hcb.semo.edu/mardanov
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION (3 credit hours):
Organizational purpose, design, structure, bureaucracy, power and politics; impact
of external environmental and internal organizational factors on structure and
design (3)
II. PREREQUSITE(s): MG362 with a minimum grade of ‘C’.
III. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
A. To gain factual knowledge (terminology, classifications, methods, trends) in
organization theory and design.
B. To learn theories and fundamental principles of organization and design
C. To demonstrate knowledge of the principles of organization structure and
design.
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D. To develop skills for understanding the impact of environment, strategy,
technology, organizational culture, change, and organizational size on
organizational and inter-organizational relationships.
E. To demonstrate analytical skills in linking design/structure to performance.
F. To develop awareness of the decision making hierarchies, bureaucracy, power
and politics.
G. To demonstrate knowledge of various organization theories which enable
managers to understand, predict, and influence organizational design/structure
and development.
H.
demonstrate awareness of the complex issues faced by managers in the area
of ethics and social responsibility in organizational development.
I. To link organizational design to global business strategies and practices.
IV. EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS:
A.
Normal expectations, including two hours of time spent outside of class
for each hour in class
B.
Periodic access to a PC and the Internet for performing assigned activities.
C.
Reading the content of the required course materials, participating in class
discussions, performing in- and out class individual and team assignments,
case analysis, and writing a term paper.
D.
Following all the required procedural rules and regulations of the
University regarding to undergraduate students: attendance, academic
honesty, effectiveness, and performance.
V. INSTRUCTING – LEARNING STRATEGIES:
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Individual readings (textbook and other materials)
Instructor’s written lecture texts (power-point slides) on the most important
theories of organization (CLASS CONTENT PAGE)
Case discussions (FORUM)
Quizzes (U-TEST)
Experiential exercises in teams (FORUM)
Term paper (DROP BOX)
Final examination (U-TEST)
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VI. REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS:
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Daft, L. Richard. (2004). Organization Theory and Design. (8th edition).
Thomson-Southwestern.
Baker & et al. (2007) Experiential Exercises in Organization Theory and Design
(2nd edition). Thomson-Southwestern. [To be purchased. Available in the
university bookstore – note for the upcoming summer and fall semester students].
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Periodicals and Other Sources:
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1.
Academy of Management Journal
2.
Academy of Management Review
3.
Administrative Science Quarterly
4.
Business Week
5.
Decision Sciences
6.
Fortune
7.
Harvard Business Review
8.
Human Resource Management
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International journal of organization theory and behavior
10.
Journal of Management
11.
Strategic Management Journal
12.
Wall Street Journal
Articles from other journals can also be used for the term paper.
VII. TERM PAPER
Each student is expected to write a term paper on a selected topic. Term paper
topics must be on one of the theories of organization. Analyzing these theories you have
to link their utilization in contemporary organizations. Are they applicable to
management practices in today’s organizations?
Theories of Organization:
1.
Classical School: Adam Smith, Fredrick Taylor, Henry Fayol, Max Weber, and
Gulick
2.
Systems Perspective: Bertalanffy (1972), Boulding, Katz, Khan, Kast, Rosenweig,
and others.
3.
Transaction Cost Perspective: Williamson (1975) and Ouchi (1980)
4.
Technology: Hatch, Woodward, Thompson, Perrow, Keller, and Adler
5.
Contingency Theory: Lawrence, Lorsch, Burns, Stalker, Woodward, Thompson,
and others.
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6.
Institutional Theory: Meyer, Rowan, DiMaggio, Powell, Scortt, Salznick,
Greenwood & Hinings, and others
7.
Population Ecology: Hannan & Freeman; McKelvie & Aldridge, Astley, Langton,
Schilz, and others.
8.
Resource Dependence Theory: Salancik, Barney, and others.
9.
Symbolic Interpretive view and Enactment Theory: Weick, Smircich, Stubbartr,
Schein, and others.
10.
Political Perspective: Salancik, Pfeffer, and others.
11.
Change: Nystorm, Starbuck, Gersick, Isabella.
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Strategic Choice: Child (1972)
13.
Postmodern Theory: Kilduff, Mehra, and others
It is important to structure the paper (divide into sections). You can structure the
paper as the following. First section must be an Introduction. Put here 1-2 paragraphs
stating the importance of the subject. Next several sections must comprise the body of the
paper. You must describe the issue (analysis and literature review – a section), identify
problems in that issue (another section), and suggest solutions to those problems – a new
section. You must review the relevant literature to that particular theory. The conclusion
must include a summary and brief description of your contribution to the field (problems
identified and solutions suggested). Non-structured (not divided into sections with
subheadings) papers will not be graded. The title page must be designed as shown on
the class web site (CLASS CONTENT page).
Size: not less than 10 double spaced pages. Use the APA citing format. At least
five journal articles must be cited. See section V for a journal listing.
A sample structure of the term paper titled: Postmodern Theory and its Application in
Contemporary Management Practice.
I.
Introduction
II.
The Postmodern Theory
III.
IV.
V.
Advantages and disadvantages of Application of the Postmodern Theory in
Contemporary Management Practice
Neutralizing Disadvantages of the Postmodern Theory: Theory Development.
Utilizing Advantages of the Postmodern Theory
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VI.
Conclusion
There may be many other ways to name the sections of the term paper.
VIII. DISCUSSIONS
Each student is expected to make a significant contribution to online (FORUM)
discussions. The best formula is to contribute regularly (several times in each discussion)
and make your contributions count by asking incisive questions, raising important points
on the subject area covered, and bringing in experience or knowledge that will facilitate
understanding of the concepts being covered. Remember, the first principle of
participation is to read assigned material and perform the project. The second is to be
active, and the third is to make your ideas heard.
IX. EXAM and QUIZZES
One quiz will be given on each of the chapters. The final exam will pertain to the material
covered in the text and instructional materials.
X. MAKEUP EXAM
Makeup exams will be given after the final exam but before the last day of grade
submissions (TBA) – additional information will be provided - for those students who
missed a scheduled exam(s) due to circumstances beyond their control. For those students
who missed the scheduled exam without excuses the makeup exam will be more difficult
than the regular final comprehensive exam.
XI. GRADING
Final course grades will be determined by a weighted average of the student’s grade on
the various course activities. The weights that will be used are:
Course Activities/Assignments
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Points
Weight, %
Regularly scheduled quizzes
Final examination
Experiential Exercises
Case Discussions
Term paper
Video Case Discussions
1300
100
1100
1300
100
800
25
20
15
15
20
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Possible total points
4700
100
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The course grading scale is: A = 90 and above, B = 80-89, C = 70-79, D = 60-69,
F = below 60.
XII. ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
Note: Plagiarism or academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary sanctions consistent
with the rules and regulations of the Southeast Missouri State University (Undergraduate
Bulletin, pp. 16-17).
See the Tentative Class Schedule on the “ASSIGNMENTS” page. Do not print out that
page at least at the beginning of the semester. It will be live assignments page and may
change. Every time look up this page before you start doing homework. Every change
will be announced in advance.
*THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO make additions in the syllabus
according to the university policies and ANY CHANGES TO THE CLASS
SCHEDULE THAT ARE DEEMED NECESSARY AS A CONSEQUENCE OF
UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MIGHT ARISE DURING THE
SEMESTER.
MG462 Organization Theory and Design
Spring 2007
This course requires very strong discipline and commitment. Otherwise, you
may loose very valuable scores.
All the assignments are due by 11:59 PM on the day shown in this schedule.
All the discussions must be done in the FORUM. No e-mails are allowed to be
used.
Case discussions and experiential exercises are real time activities and they
cannot be made up. If you notify me in advance or have a valid excuse (if you
did not notify me in advance) for the due date of the missed assignment, I will
give you an alternative assignment. You earn full credit for them. If you
missed assignments without excuse, you still may make them up, but at 50%
of the grade.
Late individual assignments (like term paper or so) can be uploaded into
separate boxes with 10% off the grade for each day of the delay.
Quizzes are available starting from Monday and all other assignments from
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the beginning of the semester to their due time.
In the final examination week no makeup assignments will be accepted if not
agreed in advance.
The Final Exam is open for one day only: May 9 from 12:00 AM to 11:59
PM.
All the FORUMs, BOXes, and U-TESTs will automatically lock as the due
time approaches.
For January 17
Read carefully the Class Syllabus and "Assignments" page.
Course Syllabus | CLASS CONTENT | FORUM | U-TEST | GRADE A | DROP BOX |
Your Account | Email Instructor | Log Off | BACK TO HOMEPAGE
January 24
Read my introduction to Chapter 1. Go to the CLASS CONTENT page or
CLICK HERE.
Read Chapter 1: Organizations and Organization Theory.
Use the Power Point Slides: Go to the CLASS CONTENT page or CLICK
HERE.
Read theoretical materials if any. Go to the CLASS CONTENT page.
Take a quiz. Go to the U-TEST.
Discuss the case: S-S Technologies Inc.: Sections A and D. Pages 39-45 of
the Textbook. Go to the FORUM.
Do (discuss) a team experiential exercise (EE): Workbook: Measuring
Dimensions of Organizations. Page 38 of the Textbook. Go to the FORUM.
See there more instructions. Write a team summary and submit by noon next
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day into the FORUM (on the bottom of the team discussion). Do so during
the semester. I would recommend dividing team member responsibilities on
writing summaries.
Course Syllabus | CLASS CONTENT | FORUM | U-TEST | GRADE A | DROP BOX | Your
Account | Email Instructor | Log Off | BACK TO HOMEPAGE
January 31
Read my introduction to Chapter 2. CLICK HERE.
Read Chapter 2: Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness.
Use Power-Point Slides. CLICK HERE.
Read theoretical materials if any. Go to the CLASS CONTENT page.
Take a quiz. Go to the U-Test.
Discuss the case: Airstar Inc. Pages 79-80. Go to the FORUM.
Team EE 5: Fast Food and Effectiveness: An Organizational diagnosis. In
the Baker's book. Start working to write a team report. See more instructions
in the FORUM. The due date is February 21.
Watch the Video Case: "Strategic Leadership: Vermont Teddy Bear."
CLICK HERE. Post your individual summary onto the DROP BOX.
Course Syllabus | CLASS CONTENT | FORUM | U-TEST | GRADE A | DROP BOX | Your
Account | Email Instructor | Log Off | BACK TO HOMEPAGE
February 7
Read my introduction to Chapter 3. CLICK HERE.
Read Chapter 3: Fundamentals of Organization Structure.
Use Power-Point Slides. CLICK HERE.
The organization charts you have to use to answer some of the quiz
questions are located here: CLICK HERE.
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Read theoretical materials if any. Go to the CLASS CONTENT page.
Take a quiz. Go to the U-Test.
Discuss the case: Aquarius Advertising Agency. Pages 126 - 129. Go to the
FORUM.
Team EE. Workbook: You and Organization Structure. Pages 122-123. Go
to the FORUM. See more instructions there. Discuss the EE, and no
summary on this workbook is required.
Watch the Video Case: "Organizational Design: JIAN." CLICK HERE. Post
your individual summary onto the DROP BOX.
Course Syllabus | CLASS CONTENT| FORUM | U-TEST | GRADE A | DROP BOX | Your
Account | Email Instructor | Log Off | BACK TO HOMEPAGE
February 14
Read my introduction to Chapter 4. CLICK HERE.
Read Chapter 4: The External Environment.
Use Power-Point Slides. CLICK HERE.
Read theoretical materials if any. Go to the CLASS CONTENT page.
Take a quiz. Go to the U-Test.
Discuss the case: The Paradoxical Twins. Pages 163-165. Go to the
FORUM.
Participate in discussion of EE 11. Stakeholder Demands. Baker's book:
pages 57-59. Go to the FORUM. Submit a team summary by noon next day.
Watch the video case: "Business Environment: Central Michigan
Community Hospital." CLICK HERE. Post your individual summary onto
the DROP BOX.
Course Syllabus | CLASS CONTENT | FORUM | U-TEST | GRADE A | DROP BOX | Your
Account | Email Instructor | Log Off | BACK TO HOMEPAGE
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February 21
Read my introduction to Chapter 5. CLICK HERE.
Read Chapter 5: Interorganizational Relationships.
Use Power-Point Slides. CLICK HERE.
Read theoretical materials if any. Go to the CLASS CONTENT page.
Take a quiz. Go to the U-Test.
Discuss the case: Hugh Russell Inc. Pages 196-199. Go to the FORUM.
EE 5: Report on the Fast Food Industry case. Upload into the DROP BOX.
Course Syllabus | CLASS CONTENT | FORUM | U-TEST | GRADE A | DROP BOX |
Your Account | Email Instructor | Log Off | BACK TO HOMEPAGE
February 28
Read my introduction to Chapter 6. CLICK HERE.
Read Chapter 6: Designing Organizations for the International Environment.
Use Power-Point Slides. CLICK HERE.
Read theoretical materials if any. Go to the CLASS CONTENT page.
The organization charts you have to use to answer some of the quiz
questions are available HERE: CLICK HERE.
Take a quiz. Go to the U-Test.
Discuss the case: Rhodes Industries. Pages 233-236. Go to the FORUM.
Participate in discussion of EE 17: International Metaphors in the FORUM.
In the Baker's book: pages 91-93. Write a team summary and post by noon
next day.
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Watch the video case: "Global Strategy: Enforcement Technology Inc."
CLICK HERE. Post your individual summary onto the DROP BOX.
Course Syllabus | CLASS CONTENT | FORUM | U-TEST | GRADE A | DROP BOX |
Your Account | Email Instructor | Log Off | BACK TO HOMEPAGE
March 7
Read my introduction to Chapter 7. CLICK HERE.
Read Chapter 7: Manufacturing and Service technologies.
Use Power-Point Slides. CLICK HERE.
Read theoretical materials if any. Go to the CLASS CONTENT page.
Take a quiz. Go to the U-Test.
Discuss online the case: Acetate Department. Pages 275-278. Go to the
FORUM.
Participate in EE 20: Athletics and Physical Interdependence Technologies.
In the baker's book: pages 107-109. Go to FORUM: first individually fill out
the blank cells on the chart, then discuss in the team, and then complete the
chart reaching consensus. Discuss the exercise in the FORUM and post the
Chart on the DROP BOX.
Watch the video case: "Manufacturing Operations: Vermont Teddy Bear
Company." CLICK HERE. Post your individual summary onto the DROP
BOX.
Course Syllabus | CLASS CONTENT | FORUM | U-TEST | GRADE A | DROP BOX |
Your Account | Email Instructor | Log Off | BACK TO HOMEPAGE
March 14
Read my introduction to Chapter 8. CLICK HERE.
Read Chapter 8: Information Technology and Control.
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Use Power-Point Slides. CLICK HERE.
Read theoretical materials if any. Go to the CLASS CONTENT page.
Take a quiz. Go to the U-Test.
Discuss the case: Product X. Pages 314-315. Go to the FORUM.
Participate in an EE 24. Effective Organizational Control Mechanisms? In
the Baker's Book: pages 129-131. Discuss in the FORUM and submit a team
summary by noon next day.
TERM PAPER TOPIC DUE. Go to the DROP BOX.
If you choose contingency theory, then do not confuse contingency
theory of organization with contingency theory of leadership. We study
contingency theory of organization.
As soon as you receive my comments, start
writing a draft term paper.
Watch the video case: "Controlling: Sunshine Cleaning Systems." CLICK
HERE. Post your individual summary onto the DROP BOX.
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March 17-24
Spring Break
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March 28
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Read my introduction to Chapter 9. CLICK HERE.
Read Chapter 9: Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Decline.
Use Power-Point Slides. CLICK HERE.
Read theoretical materials if any. Go to the CLASS CONTENT page.
Take a quiz. Go to the U-Test.
Discuss the case: Sunflower Incorporated. Pages 350-351. Go to the
FORUM.
Participate in discussion of EE 25: Discovering an Organization's Life Cycle.
In Baker's Book: pages 134-137. Post a team summary on April 11.
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April 4
Read my introduction to Chapter 10. CLICK HERE.
Read Chapter 10: Organization Culture and Ethical Values.
Use Power-Point Slides. CLICK HERE.
Read theoretical materials if any. Go to the CLASS CONTENT page.
Take a quiz. Go to the U-Test.
Discuss the case: Implementing Change at National Industrial Products.
Pages 390-391. Go to the FORUM.
Participate in discussion of EE 30. Culture in the Forest. In the Baker's book:
pages 159-161. Go to the FORUM. Post a team summary by noon next day.
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April 11
Continue writing the draft
term paper.
Participate in discussion of EE 25: Discovering an Organization's Life Cycle.
In Baker's Book: pages 134-137. Write and post a team summary today by
11:59 PM.
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April 18
Read my introduction to Chapter 11. CLICK HERE.
Read Chapter 11: Innovation and Change.
Use Power-Point Slides. CLICK HERE.
Read theoretical materials if any. Go to the CLASS CONTENT page.
Take a quiz. Go to the U-Test.
Discuss the case: Shoe Corporation of Illinois. Pages 432-433. Go to the
FORUM.
Participate in discussion of EE 33. Environment, Power, and Change: pages
174-175. Go to the FORUM. Post a team summary by noon next day.
Watch the video case: "Managing Change: Central Michigan Community
Hospital." CLICK HERE. Post your individual summary onto the DROP
BOX.
Draft Term Paper Submission. Required.
Go to the DROP BOX.
Course Syllabus | CLASS CONTENT | FORUM | U-TEST | GRADE A | DROP BOX |
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Your Account | Email Instructor | Log Off | BACK TO HOMEPAGE
April 25
Read my introduction to Chapter 12. CLICK HERE.
Read Chapter 12: Decision-Making Process.
Use Power-Point Slides. CLICK HERE.
Read theoretical materials if any. Go to the CLASS CONTENT page.
Take a quiz. Go to the U-Test.
Discuss the case: Cracking the Whip. Pages 479-480. Go to the FORUM.
Participate in discussion of EE 35. Decisive Decision- Making. In the
Baker's Book: pages 187-189. Submit the team summary by noon next day.
Watch the video case: "Decision Making: Next Door Food Store." CLICK
HERE. Post your individual summary onto the DROP BOX.
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May 2
Read my introduction to Chapter 13. CLICK HERE.
Read Chapter 13: Conflict, Power, and Politics.
Use Power-Point Slides. CLICK HERE.
Read theoretical materials if any. Go to the CLASS CONTENT page.
Take a quiz. Go to the U-Test.
Discuss the case: The Daily Tribune. Pages 516-518. Go to the FORUM.
Submit The Final Version of the Term
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Paper. Go to the DROP BOX.
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May 9
Final Exam. Go to the UTest.
Open for one day only.
Covered chapters: 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, and 12.
Type of questions: multiple-choice and true-false.
Number of questions: 50 - two points each.
Time limit is 60 minutes.
*THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO make additions in the syllabus
according to the university policies and ANY CHANGES TO THE CLASS
SCHEDULE THAT ARE DEEMED NECESSARY AS A CONSEQUENCE OF
UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MIGHT ARISE DURING THE
SEMESTER.
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