MGMT 410 - Organizational Theory and Design

(3 hours) Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Business and MGMT 310 (grade of “C” or better). This course is intended to help students gain an appreciation for the role of organizations in the larger social context by considering the historical, political, psychological, sociological, philosophical, and economic foundations of human organization. Students will explore the many factors that determine the success and failure of organizations in achieving their objectives by considering many crucial links between organizational elements such as organizational structure, strategy, technology, and the environment. Students will apply the concepts explored in class to various organizational scenarios as required by class assignments.