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    This course outline summarizes a BBA 300 Organizational Theory course that will introduce learners to key organizational concepts over 10 weeks. Students will study the classification of organizations and approaches to organizational design, as well as the organizational environment and processes of change. Assessment includes two sit-in exams and a final exam. Students will learn through lectures, presentations, discussions and assignments supported by whiteboards, projectors and core reading materials on organizational theory and behavior.

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    This course outline summarizes a BBA 300 Organizational Theory course that will introduce learners to key organizational concepts over 10 weeks. Students will study the classification of organizations and approaches to organizational design, as well as the organizational environment and processes of change. Assessment includes two sit-in exams and a final exam. Students will learn through lectures, presentations, discussions and assignments supported by whiteboards, projectors and core reading materials on organizational theory and behavior.

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    This course outline summarizes a BBA 300 Organizational Theory course that will introduce learners to key organizational concepts over 10 weeks. Students will study the classification of organizations and approaches to organizational design, as well as the organizational environment and processes of change. Assessment includes two sit-in exams and a final exam. Students will learn through lectures, presentations, discussions and assignments supported by whiteboards, projectors and core reading materials on organizational theory and behavior.

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    KENYATTA UNIVERSITY Ref.: KU/ACAD/HRM/Vol.

    QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM


    Ver.: 1.0

    Title: Course Outline Date: 2023/2024-SEM 1

    Course Title: BBA 300: Organizational Theory

    35 Hours

    Course Purpose

    The course is expected to introduce learners to the classification of organizations, approaches to


    organizational design, the environment in which organizations operate in and the process of
    implementing change in organizations

    Expected Learning Outcomes

    At the end of the unit the learner will be able to:


    a) Describe the characteristics and classification of Organization
    b) Describe classical and modern approaches to organization design
    c) Explain the impact of technology on the organization
    d) Analyze the organization’s environment
    e) Describe the determinants of organizational change
    f) Explain management development and conflict and how to handle conflict

    Course Content

    Week 1: Introduction to Organization Theory


     Definitions of concepts- organizations, theory, organizations theory
     Characteristics of Organizations
     Classification of organizations
    Week 2&3: The Organization Nature and Setting
     Nature of Organizations
     Benefits of a sound organization
     Characteristics of new nature organizations
     Relationships in organizations
    Week 4: Organizational Environment
     Internal environment
     External environment-Macro environment
    Week 5 Organizational Theories
     Classical theories
     Neo-classical theories
     Modern theories
    Week 6: Organizational Design/ Structure
     Organizing function
     Process of Organizations
     Designing organization
     Span of control
     Structures- various designs
     Authority in Organizations
    Week 7: Organizational Change
     Forms of organizational change
     Forces of organizational change
     Resistance to change
     Models of change
    Week 8: Organizational Development
     Process of organizational development
     Organizational development techniques
    Week 9: Organizational Conflict
     Types of conflicts
     Causes of conflict
     Management of organizational conflict
    Week 10: Technology and Organizations
     Types of technology
     Adoption and introduction of technology
     Advantages and disadvantages of technology

    Modes of Delivery

    The course will be conducted through lectures, class presentations, group discussions and
    assignments.

    Instructional materials

    White board and markers, flip charts, LCD projector and laptop

    Assessment

    1. Two Sit-in CAT 30 Marks


    2. A final comprehensive examination at the end of the semester. 70Marks

    Total 100 Marks

    Core Reading Materials for the Course


    1. Hicks, H. G. & Gullet, R. (year). Organizational Theory and Behaviour, McGraw-Hill,
    New York.
    2. Weissenberg, P. (year). Introduction to Organization Behaviour, Intext Educational
    Publishers
    3. Mullin , P. (2008). Organizational Behaviour, McGraw-Hill, New York.

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