This course is an introductory survey of the major concepts and practices of strategic planning and organization development. Its purpose is to give students practical entry-level knowledge and skills they can use in the workplace, helping organizations to be more proactive, satisfying and effective. Due to the nature of the subject matter, this management of this class will be more participative than is customary in university education. Students will be given the freedom to choose whether to be in one of several projects involving application of the concepts being studied in actual organizations, or whether instead to write a more conventional research paper and comprehensive final examination. Regardless which option is chosen, students are encouraged to participate in decisions affecting the management of the class, and to openly share their views as part of the learning process.
Attendance is mandatory.