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ENT306Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Measuring Organizational Success

This course introduces the principles and practices of organizational success. It explores the theory of organizations, fundamental concepts of people's nature, and the nature of organizations themselves. Topics include organizational lifecycles, development, performance, and managing people for success. The course also addresses organizational problems and winning strategies, staff morale, and job performance.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Organizational SuccessStaff MoraleJob PerformanceOrganizational TheoryManagement

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Principles and Practices in Organizations

2

Theory of Organization

3

Organizational Success

4

Nature of People

5

Organizational Development

6

Staff Morale

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Business Manager

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Human Resources Manager

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Organizational Development Consultant

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Management Analyst

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Entrepreneur

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Business ManagementHuman ResourcesConsultingEntrepreneurshipPublic Sector

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

4h

Unit 1: Principles and Practices in organizations

2 study hours
  • •Define organization, explain types (formal/informal), and principles.
  • •Differentiate between formal and informal organizations.
  • •Analyze the characteristics of each type.

Unit 2: Theory of Organization

2 study hours
  • •Explain the Scalar Principle, Unity of Command, Span of Control, and Organizational Specialization.
  • •Discuss the Hawthorne studies and their impact on organizational theory.
Week
2

Module 1:

4h

Unit 3: What is Organizational Success

2 study hours
  • •Define organizational success and its measurement.
  • •Outline the steps for achieving organizational success, including clear goals and effective communication.

Unit 4: Fundamental Concepts of the Nature of People

2 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of individual differences and its implications for management.
  • •Discuss the importance of treating employees as whole persons with dignity.
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: The Nature of an Organization

2 study hours
  • •Explain why organizations are considered social systems.
  • •Discuss the concept of mutual interest and its role in organizational success.
  • •Describe the structure of organizations.
Week
4

Module 2:

2h

Unit 6: Organizational Success and indicators

2 study hours
  • •Explain the indicators of organizational success, including commitment to quality, learning, innovation, and customer orientation.
  • •Discuss the importance of vision, flexibility, leadership, and teamwork.
Week
5

Module 2:

2h

Unit 7: Organizational Lifecycles

2 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of organizational lifecycle and its stages.
  • •Discuss the five elements of organizational success: water, wood, fire, earth, and metal.
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 8: Organization and organizational development

2 study hours
  • •Define organization and organizational development.
  • •Discuss the role of organizational development in helping organizations transition and change.
Week
7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 9: Organizational performance

2 study hours
  • •Define organizational performance and its measurement.
  • •Discuss the importance of continuous performance improvement.
Week
8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 10: Managing People for Organizational Success

2 study hours
  • •Explain how to manage people for organizational success.
  • •Discuss the importance of leadership, stewardship, and follower-ship.
Week
9

Module 3:

2h

Unit 11: Models of Organization

2 study hours
  • •State the concept of system overlaps.
  • •Identify the processes in an organization.
  • •State the characteristic of bureaucratic organization.
Week
10

Module 3:

2h

Unit 12: Staff Morale and Job Performance

2 study hours
  • •Explain the concepts of morale and motivation.
  • •State the influence of motivation on staff performance.
  • •Explain the process of boosting staff morale.
Week
11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 13: Organisational Problems and Winning Strategy for Success

2 study hours
  • •Identify major problems faced by modern-day organizations.
  • •Discuss winning strategies to employ in order to be successful.
Week
12

Module 1:

4h

Module 1 Review

4 study hours
  • •Review all units in Module 1 and complete assignments.
Week
13

Modules 2 & 3

4h

Modules 2 & 3 Review

4 study hours
  • •Review all units in Modules 2 and 3 and complete assignments.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Units 1-2 organizational theories

2

Practice applying the principles of management from Unit 1 in case studies

3

Review the indicators of organizational success from Unit 6 and their practical applications

4

Focus on understanding the different models of organization from Unit 11

5

Practice conflict resolution strategies from Unit 13 using real-world scenarios

6

Review all TMAs

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