ORGL 690 Organizational Theory: Adaptation and Application

 

 

 

This class provides the opportunity for applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating processes to address organizational effectiveness. Connecting with concepts from the field of Organizational Theory (e.g. building on Bolman and Deal’s four frames and Sally Helgesen’s insights into the web of inclusion), participants broaden their understanding of how to positively impact organizational effectiveness through the field of Change Management.  Participants conduct an organizational analysis and diagnosis, research directed intervention possibilities, and engage organizational leader in the planning and development of action steps to support organizational effectiveness.

 

Bibliography

Required:

Cawsey, T. F., Deszca, G., & Ingols, C. (2012). Organization change: An action-oriented toolkit (2nd ed.). Los Angeles: Sage.

Cress, C. M., Collier, P. J., & Reitenauer, V. L. (2005). Leadership Through Service. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing, LLC.

Harrison, M. I., & Shirom, A. (1999). Organizational Diagnosis and Assessment. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.

 

Research:

Bolman, L. G., & Deal, T. E. (2008). Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership (4th ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Doyle, D. (2009). Getting Started:Guidelines and Suggestions for those Starting a Hospice / Palliative Care Organization. International Association of Hospice and Palliative Care. Houston: IAHCP Press.

Helgesen, S. (2005). The Web of Inclusion: Architecture for Building Great Organizations. Washington, D.C.: Beard Books.