Measuring Organizational Success

1. Explain the theory of organization success
2. State principles of relationship between staff morale and job performance
3. Explain the principles and practices in organizations
4. Identify key indicators of organizational success
5. Apply strategies for managing people effectively

13 weeks, about 34 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: Principles and Practices in organizations · 2 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 hours

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

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 3: What is Organizational Success · 2 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 hours

     Explain the concept of individual differences and its implications for management.. Discuss the importance of treating employees as whole persons with dignity..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 5: The Nature of an Organization · 2 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..

4. Week 4Module 2:

   • Unit 6: Organizational Success and indicators · 2 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..

5. Week 5Module 2:

   • Unit 7: Organizational Lifecycles · 2 hours

     Explain the concept of organizational lifecycle and its stages.. Discuss the five elements of organizational success: water, wood, fire, earth, and metal..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 8: Organization and organizational development · 2 hours

     Define organization and organizational development.. Discuss the role of organizational development in helping organizations transition and change..

7. Week 7Module 2:

   • Unit 9: Organizational performance · 2 hours

     Define organizational performance and its measurement.. Discuss the importance of continuous performance improvement..

8. Week 8Module 2:

   • Unit 10: Managing People for Organizational Success · 2 hours

     Explain how to manage people for organizational success.. Discuss the importance of leadership, stewardship, and follower-ship..

9. Week 9Module 3:

   • Unit 11: Models of Organization · 2 hours

     State the concept of system overlaps.. Identify the processes in an organization.. State the characteristic of bureaucratic organization..

10. Week 10Module 3:

    • Unit 12: Staff Morale and Job Performance · 2 hours

      Explain the concepts of morale and motivation.. State the influence of motivation on staff performance.. Explain the process of boosting staff morale..

11. Week 11Module 3:

    • Unit 13: Organisational Problems and Winning Strategy for Success · 2 hours

      Identify major problems faced by modern-day organizations.. Discuss winning strategies to employ in order to be successful..

12. Week 12Module 1:

    • Module 1 Review · 4 hours

      Review all units in Module 1 and complete assignments..

13. Week 13Modules 2 & 3

    • Modules 2 & 3 Review · 4 hours

      Review all units in Modules 2 and 3 and complete assignments..