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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Brian Harney
Semester 2: Brian Harney
Autumn: Brian Harney
Module TeacherBrian Harney
NFQ level 9 Credit Rating
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This course will explore and evaluate common theories and frameworks used to help understand the complexities of the structure and functions of modern organisations. In particular, the course will explore key tensions at three different levels: Macro Perspectives explores strategy, external and internal analysis, as well as the values and purpose of organisations, Micro Perspectives explores culture and change, leadership, people management and the structuring of organisations and Critical Perspectives: explores strategy as a discourse and the ideology of management.

Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate a broad understanding of key theories and concepts in organisation theory
2. Evaluate the strengths and limitations of the various theoretical frameworks and models.
3. Develop an appreciation of the relationship between the theory and practice of organisations
4. To develop a critical perspective on management and organisations



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24Outline of key theories and assumptions
Independent learning time60Reading, Research, Case study preparation
Assignment41Group Presentations and Group Report (Design, research and exceution)
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Introduction and overview.
Overview of key theories and modes of theorising in organisation theory.

Macro Level.
Explores strategy, external and internal analysis, as well as the values and purpose of organisations.

Micro Level.
Explores culture and change, leadership, people management and the structuring of organisations.

Micro Level.
Explores management discourse and the ideology of management.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Group presentationGroup Presentation of company analysis and recommendations25%Sem 2 End
Group project Group Report of company analysis with recommendations75%Sem 2 End
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
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Indicative Reading List
  • Daft, R: 2010, Understanding the Theory and Design of Organisations, Cengage Learning,
  • Johnson, G. & Scholes, K. and Whittington: 2005, Exploring Corporate Strategy; Text and Cases, 7th Edition, Prentice Hall,
  • Thompson and McHugh, D: 2009, Work Organisations: A critical introduction, 3rd Edition, Basingstoke: Palgrave,
  • Hatch, M: 2006, Chapter 1 ‘What is Organisation Theory’ Organization Theory: Modern Symbolic and Postmodern Perspectives, Oxford University Press, pp1-23,
  • Chapter 14 ‘The role of strategy agents: Management education, consultants, and strategy discourse’ in Cunningham and Harney (2011) Strategy and Strategists, Oxford University Press: 0,
Other Resources
1280, Harney, B. 2009. Critical reflection needed for business schools, Irish Times: 12. 19th of June 2009., 0,
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