MODERN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES, CULTURES AND DEVELOPMENT
About Course
This course examines the development and characteristics of outstanding organizational cultures. Students will explore how organizational leaders can align people, systems, structure, and culture to deliver value in an organization. Emphasis is placed on organizational behaviors and their implications on organizational culture. The interaction of individuals, groups, organizations, and environments are explored. Special attention is given to the discovery of core values, organizational structure, attraction of talents and their development, equity and diversity, and employee engagement and motivation.
Course Objectives:
1. Analyze the impact of organizational politics on corporate culture
2. Explain the impact of corporate culture upon organizational communication
3. Identify the applicable steps to change corporate culture
4. Describe the elements of modern organizational structures, cultures and development
5. Discuss the strategies for changing and strengthening organizational culture
Course Content
Module 1 – Introduction to Modern Organizational Structures, Cultures and Development
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Topic: Introduction to Organizational Culture
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Objective: Understand biblical principles of organizational culture and recognize the importance of integrating faith and culture in organizational decision-making.
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Learning Outcomes: Understand biblical principles of organizational culture. Recognize the importance of integrating faith and culture in organizational decision-making.
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Biblical Text: Proverbs 24:3-4. The importance of wisdom in building a strong organizational culture.
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Book Reading: Crockett, H., Jacobs, J. (2021). Designing Exceptional Organizational Cultures: How to Develop Companies where Employees Thrive. India: Kogan Page. (Chapters 1-3)
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Assignment: Write a reflection paper on the importance of organizational culture in modern organizations. Develop a personal plan for integrating faith and culture in organizational decision-making.
Module 2 – Organizational Culture and Leadership
Module 3 – Organizational Structure and Design
Module 4 – Organizational Culture and Communication
Module 5 – Organizational Change and Development
Module 6 – Organizational Culture and Employee Engagement
Module 7 – Organizational Culture and Diversity
Module 8 – Organizational Culture and Technology
Module 9 – Organizational Culture and Innovation
Module 10 – Organizational Culture and Ethics
Module 11 – Organizational Culture and Globalization
Module 12 – Organizational Culture and Sustainability
Module 13 – Organizational Culture and Change Management
Module 14 – Organizational Culture and Leadership Development
Module 15 – Organizational Culture and Talent Management
Module 16 – Research and Final Project
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