Course Description
Examines the theory and research related to organizations, including theories that cross micro/macro boundaries and represent novel contributions from organizational perspectives; the history and development of research on organizations.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Analyze and differentiate the central perspectives of organizational theory.
- Examine the development of organizational theory as a field of study.
- Apply theoretical perspectives in organization theory to develop an appropriate research design for evaluating issues confronting organizations.
- Evaluate and critique current analytical techniques used in the study of organizations.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Research Proposal (Initial Draft & Final Paper) | 40% |
| Topics Discussion Leadership | 20% |
| Paper Reviews and Critiques | 20% |
| Online Class Participation | 20% |
Students will be evaluated as follows:
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 94 – 100% | A |
| 90 – 93.99% | A- |
| 86 – 89.99% | B+ |
| 82 – 85.99% | B |
| 78 – 81.99% | B- |
| 70 – 77.99% | C |
| < 70% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
The quality of learning in a doctoral seminar depends on the interactions of the students in the class. Consequently, you would be required to take an active role in participating in the discussion of the reading materials in the online synchronous portion of the course. You must read all the assigned articles that are designated “Required Readings” and be prepared to discuss the salient issues in the articles.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.