FÖ0487, Organizational theory II: change and resiliance, 7.5 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: Jon Petter Gustafsson, 2022-12-09
Valid from : Autumn semester 2023 (2023-08-28)

Level

First cycle (G1F)

Main field of study

Business Administration

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.

Course language

Swedish

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The purpose of the course is to give students a deeper understanding of organizational theory, which describes and explains how organizations develop and are reshaped in a changing environment. The course builds on a basic understanding of organizational theory in order to analyse and interpret organizations’ change processes with regard to the dynamics of their environment. The structure of the course should also contribute to the development of the participants’ generic academic skills.

After completing the course, the student should be able to

• account for and apply theory that explains organizations and their change processes,
• account for and apply theory that explains the interaction of organizations with their environment,
• analyse organizations’ change processes and resilience in empirical cases, as well as interpret and critically discuss alternative courses of action to changes in the organization’s environment
• show ability for critical thinking, discussion skills, oral as well as written presentation and ability to work together in a group.

Content

Subject content:

The course includes theories and models that explain how organizations are part of their environment, and thus influence and are influenced by the structure in which they find themselves. The course uses different theoretical perspectives to illuminate and understand the complexity of organizational development – for example, organizational change and resilience, entrepreneurship, innovation, and strategic management. The course clarifies how organizations influence and are influenced by the structure in which they find themselves and the ability of organizations to resist and react to internal and external changes. The course provides examples of agricultural, forestry and sustainable business.

Course implementation:

The course uses different teaching methods to promote students' learning and discussions through:
Lectures, seminars and exercises. The teaching methods are carried out both individually and in groups.

The course focuses on the following general competences:
Critical thinking, discussion skills, oral and written communication, as well as teamwork.

The following components are compulsory:
Written exercises, seminars and presentations.

Cooperation with the surrounding society takes place through:
Cases

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Passed written examination.<br> Approved written assignments.<br> Approved participation in seminars.<br> Approved participation in presentations.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Economics

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Agricultural Business and Economics
• Business and Economics - Sustainable Development (BSc)
• Forest Business Management (BSc)
• Agricultural Science with a Specialisation in Economics and Business Administration

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Written examination	5.0	0001
Group assignments	2.5	0002

The Course Replaces

Parts of FÖ0443

Other Information

Teaching in English can occur up to 30%.