Designing Work Organization

ABOUT THE COURSE: Much that happens (or does not happen) in an organization may be explained through organization design. A resilient organization design is crucial to organizational performance. The current pandemic scenario also warrants managers to understand the design aspects of organizations for effective decision-making, adapting to change, and managing people. The answers to questions as to why two seemingly similar organizations perform so differently; why an organization that performed well earlier is facing outcome issues though nothing really has changed; or, is it possible to bring about significant changes by altering some design elements; may be found in organization design. We will also study how organizational processes like decision-making, innovation, etc., can impact and be impacted by structural choices in organizations, thereby impacting organizations’ effectiveness. We will also examine the role of culture in Organization Design.Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course, participants should be a) Equipped with relevant analytical skills to apply their theoretical understanding of organizational design and change to understand organization design challenges in practice; b) Able to analyze the range of contextual determinants of organizational effectiveness; c) Able to maneuver various design elements (structure, system, process, and culture) to enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency;INTENDED AUDIENCE: B. Tech/ MBA/ Industry/ Faculty/Ph DINDUSTRY SUPPORT: It's part of Human Behavior so applicable to all Industries

Week 1: Module 1 : Introduction to Organization DesignModule 2 :Evolution of Organization Theory and DesignModule 3 :Approaches to Design based on Different ModelsModule 4 :Role of Strategy in Organization DesignModule 5 :A Framework for selecting strategy and designWeek 2: Module 1 :Assessing Organizational Effectiveness-1Module 2 :Assessing Organizational Effectiveness-2Module 3 :Understanding Organizational StructureModule 4 :Dimension of Organization Structure-1Module 5 :Dimension of Organization Structure-2Week 3: Module 1 :Dimension of Organization Structure-3Module 2 :Interorganizational Relationship-1Module 3 :Interorganizational Relationship-2Module 4 :The Impact of EnvironmentModule 5 :Framework for response to Environmental changeWeek 4: Module 1 :Organization Resilience and AdaptabilityModule 2 :Introduction to Organization Decision-makingModule 3 :Models of Organizational decision-makingModule 4 :Contingency Decision-Making FrameworkModule 5 :Role of IT in decision makingWeek 5: Module 1 :Strategic Role of ChangeModule 2 :Model of Change ManagementModule 3 :Managing Technology ChangeModule 4 :Leading in VUCA WorldModule 5 :Enhancing Organizational Readiness for ChangeWeek 6: Module 1 :Designing Organizations for Competitive SuccessModule 2 :Understanding and Developing Organization cultureModule 3 :Managing Culture by DesignModule 4 :Learning OrganizationModule 5 :Ethical values and social responsibilityWeek 7: Module 1 :Organizational Design ChallengesModule 2 :Interdepartmental Conflict in OrganizationModule 3 :Power and OrganizationModule 4 :Political Processes in an organizationModule 5 :Communications Structure of OrganizationWeek 8: Module 1 :Leadership in Organization DesignModule 2 :The strategic value of Information TechnologyModule 3 :E-business Organization DesignModule 4 :Workplace Technology and Design-1Module 5 :Workplace Technology and Design-2Week 9: Module 1 :Innovation Management and its principlesModule 2 :Models of Organizational innovationModule 3 :Innovation for ImpactModule 4 :Design thinking for Innovation-1Module 5 :Design thinking for Innovation-2Week 10: Module 1 :Growth and Organization Life cycleModule 2 :Organization Size and Complexity of OrganizationModule 3 :Organization Bureaucracy and ControlModule 4 :Organization Development and Tools -1Module 5 :Organization Development and Tools - 2Week 11: Module 1 :Understanding Global Organizational DesignModule 2 :Designing Structure to fit Global StrategyModule 3 :Building Global CapabilitiesModule 4 :Sustainable Organization DesignModule 5 :The Workplace and SpiritualityWeek 12: Module 1 :Workplace Design for Well-beingModule 2 :Organization Building in Context Employee EngagementModule 3 :The Experience-Centric OrganizationModule 4 :The Wheel of Experience CentricityModule 5 :Designing Organization for Meaningful Experiences