The forestry from organizational theory related perspective
Information from the course leader
Hej,
Välkommen till kursen skogsbruket ur ett organisationsteoretiskt perspektiv. Det finns ett preliminärt schema som du kan använda för din planering. Tacksam om du registrera dig själv på kursen och tackar ja till Canvas sidan där all information kommer att finnas, inklusiv all litteratur.
Detta är en campurs övergripande kurs och kursen kommer också denna gång vara helt på Zoom.
Mvh/Dianne Wästerlund
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
SG0159-30168 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for SG0159
Academic year 2023/2024
The forestry from organizational theory related perspective (SG0159-30216)
2024-01-15 - 2024-03-19
Academic year 2022/2023
The forestry from organizational theory related perspective (SG0159-30169)
2023-01-16 - 2023-03-21
Academic year 2022/2023
The forestry from organizational theory related perspective (SG0159-30170)
2023-01-16 - 2023-03-21
Academic year 2021/2022
The forestry from organizational theory related perspective (SG0159-30070)
2022-01-17 - 2022-03-23
Academic year 2021/2022
The forestry from organizational theory related perspective (SG0159-30071)
2022-01-17 - 2022-03-23
Academic year 2021/2022
The forestry from organizational theory related perspective (SG0159-30072)
2022-01-17 - 2022-03-23
Academic year 2020/2021
The forestry from organizational theory related perspective (SG0159-30020)
2021-01-18 - 2021-03-23
Academic year 2020/2021
The forestry from organizational theory related perspective (SG0159-30021)
2021-01-18 - 2021-03-23
Academic year 2020/2021
The forestry from organizational theory related perspective (SG0159-30022)
2021-01-18 - 2021-03-23
Academic year 2019/2020
The forestry from organizational theory related perspective (SG0159-30018)
2020-01-20 - 2020-03-24
Academic year 2019/2020
The forestry from organizational theory related perspective (SG0159-30019)
2020-01-20 - 2020-03-24
Academic year 2019/2020
The forestry from organizational theory related perspective (SG0159-30020)
2020-01-20 - 2020-03-24
Academic year 2018/2019
The forestry from organizational theory related perspective (SG0159-30079)
2019-01-21 - 2019-03-25
Academic year 2018/2019
The forestry from organizational theory related perspective (SG0159-30080)
2019-01-21 - 2019-03-25
Academic year 2018/2019
The forestry from organizational theory related perspective (SG0159-30081)
2019-01-21 - 2019-03-25
Academic year 2017/2018
The forestry from organizational theory related perspective (SG0159-30121)
2018-01-15 - 2018-03-25
Academic year 2016/2017
The forestry from organizational theory related perspective (SG0159-30152)
2017-01-16 - 2017-03-26
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
SG0159 The forestry from organizational theory related perspective, 15.0 Credits
Skogsbruket ur organisationsteoretiskt perspektivSubjects
Forest Science Forest scienceEducation cycle
Master’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| group reports | 5.0 | 0202 |
| exam | 9.0 | 0203 |
| evaluation group wprk | 1.0 | 0204 |
Advanced study in the main field
Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsMaster’s level (A1N)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to 120 credits at basic level including- 60 credits forest sciences
and
- Swedish corresponding requirement for basic eligibility to Swedish higher education on basic level.
Objectives
In the course, the students analyse what different forestry organisations active within sector want to achieve and how they have organize themselves to implement this. By comparing the aims of the organisations and the way they work by means of organizational theories, the students learn how work distribution and work allocation are influenced by different conditions,as well as how the activities can be led, be structured and be developed.
On completion of the course the student should be able to:
-Explain organizational concepts, describe different basic organizational forms and discuss how the concepts that are found within forestry characterise the choice of organizational form and work processes.
Analyse and critically review how the organisations in forestry have substantiated their aims in strategies and follow-up systems.
Analyse, problematise and critically review how the choice of organizational forms of organisations in forestry influences cooperation, cooperation in groups/working climate
Discuss the leadership and choice of methods for motivations used in the forest sector from theoretical perspective.
Content
The course discuss basic organizational theories that students use to study the organisations in the forest sector. The course starts with a discussion why organisations exists from several different views as well as the different ways to organise the activities. Students will thereafter review the choice of organizational forms used in the forest sector based on its efficiency, how the quality on the products of the organisation or employments be influenced and the need of skills and development. Cooperation on a workplace is reviewed in relation to choice of organizational structure, leadership philosophy and methods for motivation. The need for communication in work will be discussed and students will train in the basic negotiation technique. Different strategic perspectives and control functions of an organisation will be discussed as well as different ways to change an organisation
Students work in groups and have an organisation as their study object. Each group has a contact person at the organisation that can reply on the students’ questions on the different course components. Each group member presents their analysis in cross-groups and the cross-groups discuss what corresponds or differs between the organisations and why. The leadership role in the students’ group assignment will rotate, so that all students test how to lead the work of the group and evaluate this role. Participation in discussions of the cross-groups and in the seminars are therefore compulsory. At the end of the course, students meet representatives from their organisation to deepen their understanding in different organizational aspects that the students want to discuss further.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Examination formats that are used in the course are formulation of questions to the leaders of the organisations for different course components and a written essay. The questions are to be based in organizational theory and the formulation should show how well the student meets the learning aims.
To pass the course, the student should present questions that meet the requirements of the learning aims, an essay that meets the requirements, approved practical assignments and approved participation in compulsory group discussions and compulsory seminars.
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
SLU is environmentally certified according to ISO 14001. A large part of our coursescover knowledge and skills that contribute positively to the environment. To further
strengthen this, we have specific environmental goals for the education. Students are
welcome to suggest actions regarding the course’s content and implementation that lead
to improvements for the environment. For more information, see webpage www.slu.se.
Responsible department
Department of Forest Resource Management
Further information
Litterature list
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De Colle S, Henriques A, Sarasvathy S. 2014. The paradox of corporate social responsibility standards. Journal of Business Ethics 125:177-191.
Boxenbaum E, Jonsson S. 2008. Isomorphism, diffusion and decoupling. In: Greenwood R, Oliver C, Sahlin K, Suddaby R (eds). The Sage handbook of organizational institutionalism. Sage Publications. Newbury Park, California, USA.
Bloisi W, Cook CW & Hunsaker P. Management & Organisational Behaviour. McGaw Hill Education, Maidenhead. Kapitel 6.
Seibold DR, Kang P, Gailiard BM, Jahn J. 2009. Communication that damages teamwork. In: destructive organizational communication. Processes, consequences & constructive ways of organizing. Ludgen-Sandvik P & Daveport Sypher B. (eds). Taylor & Francis, New York.
Mlekov K & Widell G. Hur möter vi mångfalden på arbetsplatsen? Studentlitteratur, Lund. Kapitel 2
Larasatie P, Barnett T, Hansen E. 2020. Leading with the heart and/or the head? Experiences of women student leaders in top world forestry universities. Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, 35(8):588-599.
Jakobssen DI & Thorsvik J. 2008. Hur moderna organisationer fungerar. Studentlitteratur, Lund. Kapitel 5.
Jensen M. 2015. Interpersonell kommunikation. Studentlitteratur, Lund. Kapitel 14.
Olve, N-G., Roy J., Wetter, M. 1997. Balanced Scorecard i svensk praktik. Liber Ekonomi, Malmö. ISBN 9147043024, Kapitel 3, s 41-79.
Ljungberg, A., Larsson, E. 2001. Processbaserad verksamhetsutveckling. Studentlitteratur, Lund. ISBN 9144012705, Kapitel 5, s 123 – 183.
Granberg, O, Ohlsson, J. 2009. Från lärandets loopar till lärande organisation. Studentlitteratur, Lund ISBN 9789144042411, Kapitel 4+5, s 49 – 105.
Alavi, M., Leidner, D.E. 2001. Knowledge management and knowledge management systems: conceptual foundations and research issues. MIS Quarterley, 25(1):107-136.
Jacobsen, D.I. 2005. Organisationsförändringar och förändringsledarskap. Studentlitteratur, Lund. Kapitel 7.
Henningson L & Skagerlind H. 2013. Strategival vid organisationsförändringar – En fallstudie av Swedbanks förändringsresa. Linköpings universitet, Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling. Examensarbete i företagsekonomi. Kapitel 5.