15 343 - Managing Sustainable Work Systems and Organizations

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Description:

Examines changing relations among work, organizations, and society and their implications for management and sustainability. Focuses on the skills managers need to build and lead sustainable organizations and to adapt to increasing workforce diversity; modular, dispersed and team-based work systems; and customer-employee interactions in a service-based economy. Discusses the role of the corporation in society, its responsibilities to multiple stakeholders, and interactions with community groups, labor market institutions, and national and global governmental bodies. Students conduct an action-based research project in an organization of their choice.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: None

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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