CJ 335 Organizational Analysis (SS)

This course examines organizational structure and theory using formal, informal, and systems models. Students will apply models to the analysis of organizational processes and operations, including decision making, communication, leadership, control, and change. Lastly, students will consider how size, technology, task, and other structural characteristics affect overall organizational performance.

Credits

5

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Assess the efficacy of organization design in light of evidence, theory, and empirical research.
3. Explore the conceptual foundations of how organizations make decisions in complex environments.
4. Comprehend the role of the organizational analyst
5. Comprehend different organizational forms, including inter-organizational dynamics, markets, networks, and private-public sector partnership