Organisational Theory and Management

The aim of the course is to introduce the basic principles and mechanisms of organizational design as well as the organizational changes that the digital transformation implies. Therefore, it will be discussed the main theories and tools aimed at the analysis and design of organizational structures; the main strategies that can facilitate the introduction of technological change in organizational contexts; the social dynamics in organizational contexts affected by the digital transformation

At the end of this course, students should be able to:
- describe the main phases and the actors of organizational design
- explain the differences between different organizational structures and their specific strengths and weaknesses
- apply knowledge to analyse and map organizational processes
- apply knowledge to design organizational structures
- discuss types and phases of the organizational change
- discuss the impacts of digital transformation on organizational design and new ways of working
- critically evaluate the effects of technology on organizational design in the manufacturing and services sector
- analyse the effect of technology on companies' competitive advantage
- describe the processes of knowledge sharing and the role of technology and social media within organizations
- analyse individual and group problems in decision-making processes
- recognize the types and management styles of organizational conflicts
- recognize the main models of organizational culture and the most appropriate management styles
- planning organizational interventions aimed to enhancing diversity in the company