Course - Organizational Theory, Technology and Change - IØ8200
Organizational Theory, Technology and Change
Lessons are not given in the academic year 2025/2026
About
About the course
Course content
OTE is an advanced course in organization theory, with particular attention to the way organizations change and evolve. Key topics are technological change, dynamics of power, rationalization, organization concepts and learning processes. Students should learn to engage critically with classical text and contemporary debates. Students should also become familiar with academic writing and the article format.
Learning outcome
Students should have a broad overview of the field of organization theory, and have an advanced understanding of the relationship between organization, technology and change. They should be able to reflect critically on important perspectives and positions, their content, methodology and logic of argument. Through working with reflection notes and the exam paper, students practice scientific writing.
Recommended previous knowledge
Masters degree in industrial economics and technology management, sociology, psychology or equivalent qualifications.
Required previous knowledge
Masters degree in industrial economics and technology management, sociology, psychology or equivalent qualifications.
Course materials
Readings are given at the course start.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From |
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DIS1054 | 18 sp |
Subject areas
- Industrial Management
- Organization and Leadership
- Operations Management
- Industrial Economics and Technology Management
- Industrial Management and Work Science
- Organization Theory
Contact information
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management