DYNM 655 - Using the Political Process to Effect Organizational Change

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Gale. At one time or another, each of us has said something like, "I know what to do to make some really effective changes in this organization, but the politics make it almost impossible to get anything done." The sense is that although there are changes that should be made to improve organizational performance, politics (internal, external, or governmental) simply obstructs our ability to make a difference. Frustrations notwithstanding, politics is anything but an impediment; it is the art and science of coordinating individuals, departments, management, markets - the entire organizational environment - to effect a balance of objectives and methods. This seminar will discuss the use of politics to promote effective change within organizations. After reviewing the theory or organizations and the roles that political processes play in communications and decision-making, a series of cases will be presented that illustrate the contexts and conditions for effective political coordination. Both private and public sector examples will be employed. Seminar participants will be required to present a case study of organizational politics and demonstrate ways in which it can be used as an effective agent of change.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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