Organisational Management
2012-2013 - SMF1071 - 5 ECTS

On the basis of

• SMF1042 Basic Economics

Expected learning outcomes

• Show knowledge of organizational theory to administrative and managerial problems.
• Acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes concerning the role as a leader, and also be able to recognize all employees participation in the management of an organization.

Topic(s)

• Goal and efficiency. Organizational structure. Human, social, cultural and ethical relations. Power and conflict. Surroundings. Motivation and reward. Communication. Decision-making process. Learning and organizational development. Management. How to study organizations.

Teaching Methods

Lectures
Mandatory assignments
Tutoring

Form(s) of Assessment

Written exam, 3 hours

Grading Scale

Alphabetical Scale, A(best) – F (fail)

External/internal examiner

• External examiner is used periodically to evaluate contents, arrangements and the examination system.

Re-sit examination

• None.
• Approved exercises are valid for repeat of examination.

Examination support

• None.

Coursework Requirements

• Exercises (2 from 3 must be approved). Delivery in groups of 4-5 students.
• Details concerning course requirements will be presented at the beginning of the semester.
• Compulsory participation, minimum 80 %.
• Compulsory lecture.

Teaching Materials

• Jacobsen, Dag Ingvar og Thorsvik, Jan, Hvordan organisasjoner fungerer, Fagbokforlaget, 3. utgave, ISBN 978-82-450-0517-2.
• Jacobsen, Dag Ingvar og Thorsvik, Jan, Hvordan organisasjoner fungerer - Arbeidsbok og casesamling, Fagbokforlaget, 3. utgave, ISBN 978-82-450-0518-9.