Organizational Design
- Management Sciences
- 800 level
- 3 credit units
- 166 pages
- 14 units
This course on Organizational Design provides a comprehensive overview of organizational architecture, reshaping organizational structures, and aligning various elements with business strategies. It explores different types of organizational structures, including functional, divisional, and matrix structures, and their applications. The course also covers contingency theories, design dynamics, incentives, and internal marketing within organizations. Students will learn to design effective organizational charts and manage change effectively.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Basic Management Principles
- Introduction to Business Administration
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of MBA823, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- Module 3
- Unit 2: Types of organizational structure
- Unit 3 Line Organisational Structure
- Unit 4: Matrix Organisational Structure
- UNIT1 CONTINGENCY AND MULTI-CONTINGENCY THEORIES OF ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN
- UNIT 2 DESIGN DYNAMICS: MANAGING CHANGE AND MULTI- ORGANIZATIONS
- UNIT 3: INCENTIVES IN AN ORGANISATION
- UNIT 4 INTERNAL MARKETING IN ORGANIZATION
- UNIT 5: DEVELOPING ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS (PROCESS AND PEOPLE)
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
MBA823 · Unit 4 Keys to successful Organizational Change
A tutor-marked assignment forms the basis for continuous assessment for this course. The NOUN will direct further on the number of Tutor-Marked Assignment Questions (TMAQS) you are to answer when to do them and when to turn them in to your facilitator for grading.
What you should be able to do
- Design effective organizational structures.
- Apply contingency theories to organizational design.
- Manage organizational change effectively.
- Understand the role of leadership in organizational climate.
- Implement internal marketing strategies.
- Develop organizational charts.
What it prepares you for
- Management Consultant
- Organizational Development Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Business Analyst
- Project Manager
- Consulting
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Technology
- Education
- Project Management Software
- Communication Platforms
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1:
Unit 2: Types of organizational structure
Understanding the nuances of post-bureaucratic structures requires grasping complex organizational theories and their practical implications.
- Module 3:
Unit 1: Contingency and Multi-Contingency Theories of Organizational Design
Applying contingency theories effectively requires analyzing multiple variables and understanding their interdependencies, which can be challenging.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 43 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: Definition of organizational structure · 2 hours
Read the introduction to understand the definition and components of organizational structure.. Identify the key elements that define an organizational structure.. Reflect on how different structures impact organizational effectiveness..
Unit 2: Types of organizational structure · 2 hours
Explore the various types of organizational structures.. Compare pre-bureaucratic, bureaucratic, and post-bureaucratic structures.. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each type..
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 3: Line Organizational structure · 2 hours
Examine the features of line organizational structures.. Understand the direct, vertical relationships within this structure.. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of line organizations..
Unit 4: Matrix organization · 2 hours
Investigate the matrix organizational structure.. Learn how employees are grouped by function and product.. Evaluate the benefits and challenges of matrix structures..
- Week 3Module 2:
Unit 1: Conceptual Overview of Organizational Design · 3 hours
Review the conceptual overview of organizational design.. Understand the concept of an organization as a system and structure.. Identify the steps in constructing and designing an organization..
- Week 4Module 2:
Unit 2: Coordination, Controlling and Information System · 3 hours
Explore the roles of coordination, controlling, and information systems.. Understand how these elements assist in management functions.. Discuss the importance of monitoring and evaluating performance..
- Week 5Module 2:
Unit 3: Leadership and Organizational Climate · 3 hours
Discuss the concept of leadership and its various styles.. Explain organizational climate and its impact on performance.. Distinguish between organizational culture and climate..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 4: Keys to successful Organizational Change · 3 hours
Examine the keys to successful organizational change.. Determine readiness for change and gain commitment.. Manage transition and training effectively..
- Week 7Module 3:
Unit 1: Contingency and Multi-Contingency Theories of Organizational Design · 3 hours
Define contingency theory and its impact on organizational designs.. Discuss the characteristics of contingency theory.. Apply contingency theory to real-world situations..
- Week 8Module 3:
Unit 2: Design Dynamics: Managing Change and Multi Organizations · 3 hours
Explore design dynamics and managing change.. Understand the drivers of change and approaches for managing it.. Discuss resistance to change and tactics for dealing with it..
- Week 9Module 3:
Unit 3: Incentives in an Organization · 3 hours
Clarify the concept of incentives and their types.. Understand monetary and non-monetary incentives.. Classify incentives into individual and group plans..
- Week 10Module 3:
Unit 4: Internal Marketing in Organization · 3 hours
Define internal marketing and its relevance.. Learn how to develop and implement an internal marketing plan.. Outline the tactical steps in internal marketing..
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 5: Developing Organizational Chart (process and people) · 3 hours
Understand the meaning of organizational charts and reporting relationships.. Explore key organizational design processes.. Discuss the communication process in organizations..
- Week 12Revision
Final Revision · 4 hours
Review all modules and units.. Focus on key concepts and definitions.. Prepare for tutor-marked assignments..
- Week 13Revision
Assignment and Revision · 4 hours
Complete all tutor-marked assignments.. Practice answering exam-style questions.. Review challenging topics..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key concepts and theories.
- Develop case studies applying different organizational structures to real-world scenarios.
- Practice analyzing organizational charts and identifying potential communication bottlenecks.
- Review the different leadership styles and their impact on organizational climate.
- Focus on understanding the steps involved in managing organizational change effectively.
- Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 to understand the relationship between leadership, organizational climate, and change management.
- Practice applying contingency theories to different organizational scenarios from Units 7-9.
Questions students ask about this course
What is MBA823 about?
This course on Organizational Design provides a comprehensive overview of organizational architecture, reshaping organizational structures, and aligning various elements with business strategies. It explores different types of organizational structures, including functional, divisional, and matrix structures, and their applications. The course also covers contingency theories, design dynamics, incentives, and internal marketing within organizations. Students will learn to design effective organizational charts and manage change effectively.
How many units does MBA823 have?
MBA823, Organizational Design, has 14 units across 3 modules, over 166 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is MBA823?
MBA823 carries 3 credit units, at 800 level in Management Sciences.
Is MBA823 hard?
MBA823 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does MBA823 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is MBA823 assessed?
MBA823 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What do I need before starting MBA823?
Basic Management Principles Introduction to Business Administration
What can I do with MBA823?
Management Consultant, Organizational Development Manager, Human Resources Manager, Business Analyst and Project Manager.