Organisation Theory: Online Format

Content

This course provides an introduction to organisation theory. This involves understanding the intellectual foundations, underlying assumptions and principal propositions of selected theories including for instance behavioural theory, population ecology theory, institutional theory and the resource-based view. As part of this course, participants will have the opportunity to become familiar with both classic readings in organisation theory and contemporary applications to innovation-related phenomena. The course will comprise a mixture of video lectures, paper discussions in wikis and student presentations by means of screencasts. Please note, that a detailed course outline and reading list will be made available in L2P ahead of the first session.

Objectives

(1) Solid command of English
(2) Basic understanding of technology and innovation management
(3) Willingness to engage in preparatory readings of case studies and/or research papers
(4) Exchange and Erasmus students are cordially invited to apply for participation in this course

Prerequisites

Further information on this course and the application procedure can be obtained on CAMPUS.

Further Information

Further information on this course and the application procedure can be obtained on CAMPUS.

Lecturer

Univ.-Prof. Torsten-Oliver Salge, Ph.D.