Course - Project Organizations - TIØ5200
Project Organizations
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About the course
Course content
Introduction to systems thinking and systems theory. Systems regulation and management. Fundamental principles of organizing and organizational design. Organizing project structures. HRO-organizations. Establishing and organizing group work. Tools for enhancing group productivity and effectiveness. Motivating project groups. Project leadership. Project politics.
Learning outcome
The course introduces the student to theories and experiences regarding the organizing and management of projects and groups. Exercises and class room discussions encourages the student to reflect upon the relevance and usefulness of different theories and to search for alternative solutions to practical problems.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and group based exercises. Class room discussion. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral. The course is held in English if foreign students are present.
Course materials
To be announced at startup.
Subject areas
- Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
- Bjørn Otto Elvenes
- Tim Kristian Andreas Torvatn
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management