Organisational Structures
Course
Online
Description
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Course
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Methodology
Online
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Different dates available
The course aims:
-To identify the causal determinants of organisational structures.
-To understand the nature of management in historical and contemporary contexts.
-Put current debates about the nature of organisational control in a historical context.
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About this course
After completing the module the student should be able to:
1. Discuss the development of organisations in their historical, social and cultural contexts, and the
choices that this creates for the management of organisations.
2. Demonstrate an appreciation for the role of administration, control and human relations in
organisations.
3. Critically evaluate the factors that shape the design of organisational structure.
4. Assess how an organisation's business environment and chosen strategy influence its structure.
5. Assess the impact of strategic changes such as growth, downsizing, mergers and acquisitions, on
organisational structure.
6. Identify the pros and cons of the international dimension on various organisational structures.
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Subjects
- Management
- Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Approach
- Team Development
- Team Leader
- Management Planning
- HumanResources
- Human Resource management
- Team management
Course programme
- Historical development – Scientific Management, Classical Approach, Human Relations Approach, Systems Approach, Contingency Approach
- Organisational structures
- Leadership styles
- Business environment – PESTLE analysis, Porter’s Five Forces
- Influence of business strategy – Porter’s competitive strategies
- Global operations
Organisational Structures