Nature of Organisations (Byte Size Skills Course)
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In Bude
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Bude
Nature of Organisations Course In this course, we have set the stage for more detailed investigation of organisations and how they exist in today's business environment. We look at the functioning of organisations and relate these ideas back to the early researchers and theorists. In this course, we help you to explore the nature and purpose of organisations and to understand and identify different organisational structures. We aim also to give you an understanding of the factors that must be considered when an organisational structure is designed. Key choices and issues concerning organisational structure design include: how jobs and departments should be differentiated and grouped how organisational activities should be co-ordinated and controlled. By the end of the course, you should be able to: define an organisation. distinguish between the formal and informal elements of organisational life. identify the importance of organisation structures and what they do. identify the key processes that take place in the structuring of an organisation. analyse and evaluate in practical examples. explain the nature of organisational missions and goals. evaluate the relevance of particular organisational goals and missions and their importance for organisational effectiveness. identify the use and value of organisation theory. evaluate the influence of size, technology and environment on an organisation's structure.
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- IT
- Skills and Training
Course programme
Syllabus
Introduction
Objectives
Section 1: Organisations and their Structures
Definition
Formality and informality
Types of organisations
Nature and consequences of organisation structure
Organisational design: differentiation and integration
Section 2: Understanding an Organisation's Design
Differentiation and integration
Section 3: Key Decisions in Designing an Organisation's Structure
Specialisation of jobs
Hierarchy and span of control
Grouping activities
Integration
Control
Section 4: Organisational Goals and Organisational Effectiveness
Goals and mission statements
Formal and informal goals
Goals and effectiveness
Section 5: Key Influences upon Organisation Structure
Organisation theory
Key influences upon organisation structure
Contingency theory
Influence of size
Influence of technology
Influence of environment
Summary
Tutor-marked Question Paper
Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 20 hrs.
Nature of Organisations (Byte Size Skills Course)