ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY AND MANAGEMENT | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

COX1206

Course Credit Units:

3

Semester:

Semester 2

Year of Study:

Year 1

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Undergraduate Level

Academic Programs:

Bachelor Of Commerce External

College:

College of Business and Management Sciences

School:

School of Business

Course Description & Objectives:

This course introduces the student to the concept and importance of organization, the organization as a system, the interactions among human resources, technologies, and organization design. The student will learn to apply organization theory to problems identified in organizations today, specifically the problems of managing teams and leadership. Objectives:The course is designed to:

Provide to students an insight into the orientation of organisations, management theory and practice.
Motivate critical thinking and interlink organisational theory, management practice and organisation performance.
Equip students with a framework of analysis, to enable them appreciate organisational dilemmas and use analytical tools to handle contemporary management problems with better prospects.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

Demonstrate the understanding of what constitutes an organization, the organization as a system, the interactions among human resources, technologies, and organization design.
Evaluate and discuss the nature, theory and complexities of organizations.
Identify the different elements of organization structure, design, process, and context.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various organization structures.
Apply organization theory to problems identified in organizations today, specifically the problems of managing teams and leadership.