Teaching methods include lecture, computer assignments, case studies, and projects. Qualitative methods such as case studies, narrative accounts, and interviews will be discussed. This course presents an inquiry into the philosophical foundations of interpersonal relations and values in organizational contexts with emphasis on applications of ethical, regulatory, and legal systems to the responsibilities of people in organizations toward society and individuals. Case studies will be used throughout the course. This course focuses on financial accounting as the principal planning and control tool of organizations.
Special attention is given to concepts in open book management and enterprise resource planning.
Teaching methods include lecture, computer assignments, case studies, and projects, illuminating the different and often conflicting factors involved in incorporating financial data in visionary decision-making. This course explores the problems and possibilities encountered when leading an organizational change effort. Topics include organizational vision, focusing behaviors, inspiring behaviors, levels of concern when making organizational change, alignment of organizational systems, and theories of change. Students learn to form vision statements, examine systems alignment, and implement strategies for organizational change. Teaching methods include diagnostic schemes, role-plays, case studies, and a writing project documenting an organizational change effort.