Managing the Organization

You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.

MODULE 1: POWER AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE

This module will introduce you to principles of power so that you can recognize where power comes from and use you power more effectively as a manager.  This module will also explore models of organizational change and best practices that can help you successfully implement a change initiative.  

MODULE 2: MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE

This module will explore the concept of organizational culture and will help you to understand where it comes from and how you can manage and shape culture in your organization.  

MODULE 3: DECISION-MAKING AND ETHICS

This module will introduce different types of decision-making processes and will highlight some common decision-making biases that can affect managers, including a number of ethical decision-making traps.  

MODULE 4: LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS

This module will highlight several perspectives on organizational leadership and will use a leadership lens to review key principles that have been discussed in the course.