PUAD 642 - Organization Dynamics

Institution:

American University

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Description:

Course Level: Graduate This course focuses on the structure and dynamics of organizations as complex systems. It emphasizes the interaction of social, technological, and environmental factors such as economics, politics, and market dynamics with an organization's operational functions. Includes organizations as dynamic open systems, organizational design and structure, contingency theories of organization, conflict and coordination in organizations, and the relationship of the individual and the organization. Usually offered every term. Prerequisite: admission to the M.S. in Organization Development program.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.AMERICAN.EDU

Phone Number:

(202) 885-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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