040599 FK KFK ORPE: Organizational Theory (2012W)

This course gives a broad introduction into theories of organization. It covers both economic and behavioral views of organization. A particular emphasis is placed on the information processing view of information and the interactions between organization structures and the environment. The role of concepts of bounded rationality for the design of organizations, and the role of knowledge and organizational learning are also discussed.
Course outline:
1. Introduction
1.1 Views of organizations
1.2 Design of organizations
2. Contextual factors
2.1 External environment
2.2 Internal environment
2.3 Strategy
3. Creating an organizational architecture
3.1 Configuration and specialization
3.2 Decision rights
3.3 Coordination
3.4 Adaptation and organizational learning