Course - Organization Theory and Corporate Law - TIØ4101
Organization Theory and Corporate Law
About
About the course
Course content
The course provides an introduction to organisational theory. The students will also get some training and insight in teamwork. The course will also cover juridical aspects. Introduction in social science methods.
Learning outcome
Objectives for TIØ4101 Organization Theory and Corporate Law: Topic position and function in the study: The course is mandatory in 1 year courses in the program MTIØT, and will specifically help to meet learning objectives 2.1 of the detailed learning guide for MTIØT where a required "Broadcast and sound basic knowledge in administrative and economic areas." The course shall convey the following skills: - General knowledge of organizational theory, specific knowledge of the models to structure the business and historical development in this area. Specific knowledge of models for HR management, motivation theories, and personnel management. Specific knowledge of political organization theory, including models of power and conflict resolution. Specific knowledge of symbols and organization culture. Specific knowledge of corporate law and working environment legislation. This course will provide students with skills to: Evaluate and analyze the state of a company with respect to four different perspectives and to suggest and formulate measures for further development. Other important aims: - Students will, through a major project in a real business, obtain training in analyzing the state of a business, and learn to take written arguments about professional challenges and alternative solutions. Students acquire the skills to work in teams as part of the project work.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and written exercises. The excercises are compulsory and done in groups.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercise
- Exercise
Further on evaluation
The overall assessment in the course consists of two school examinations: The first examination counts for 30 per cent of the total grade and is an assessment of the candidate's knowledge of company law and employment law. The second examination counts for 70 per cent of the total grade and is an assessment of the candidate's knowledge in organizational theory.
There are two compulsory exercises that must be approved before the candidate can take the exam. The exercises are carried out in groups where the first exercise is about teamwork and the second exercise is an organizational analysis of a real company. For re-sit examination, the examination may be changed to oral. The student is only entitled to a postponed exam in partial assessments that have not been passed or in the event of a valid absence. For voluntary repetition of the exam, all parts of the course must be taken again.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Industrial Economics and Technology Management (MTIØT)
Recommended previous knowledge
The course is obligatory for all students at Industrial Economics and Technology Management. Only students at Industrial Economics and Technology Management can attend the course.
Course materials
A literature list is handed out at the beginning of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SIS1001 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2009 |
| TIØ4100 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2009 |
| TIØ4102 | 5 sp | Autumn 2023 |
Subject areas
- Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Spring 2024
School exam Organization Theory
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.
School exam Corporate Law
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.