IBES2260 Organizational Design (5 cr)

The organizational design course will help improve student's understanding of how to gain and sustain competitive advantage by configuring organizational designs in innovative ways. We will explore the classic patterns of organizational design and how these patterns can be used to implement strategies and achieve organizational goals. Also, we will study the new approaches emerging in organizational design in the 21st century and how managers can use these innovative approaches to design contemporary organizations. The course comprises lectures and in-depth discussions using the case studies of multinational and entrepreneurial organizations.   

On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the critical theories of organizational design.
• Understand the relationship of strategy with organizational design.
• Develop an understanding of internal and external factors managers face while designing organizational structures.
• Learn the dynamics of organizational designs in different organizations, including multinational, social, entrepreneurial, and platform enterprises.
• Apply theoretical frameworks to solve real-life organizational design issues through case studies.
• Develop skills in self-organization, formal presentation, communication, and teamwork,
• Engage effectively in discussion by making pertinent and constructive comments.

Enthusiasm and desire to explore new topics and ways of learning

Will be specified at the beginning of the course.