PAD 561: Organization Design & Develp

Students explore the utility or organization theory and research for improving organizational effectiveness. Both theory and application are emphasized in addressing the central question of how to design effective organizational systems including communication, decision making authority autonomy and participation, influence models, leadership, and motivation. Approaches to planned change such as quality management will be considered. Student will apply problem solving, systems concepts, and environmental analysis to develop skills in the analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of organizational change.