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Within the theoretical landscape of organizational behavior, which epistemological stance most fundamentally challenges the conventional understanding of organizations as objective entities?
Within the theoretical landscape of organizational behavior, which epistemological stance most fundamentally challenges the conventional understanding of organizations as objective entities?
- Positivism, focusing on empirical observation and quantifiable data to establish causal relationships.
- Functionalism, stressing the interdependent roles of various components in maintaining organizational equilibrium.
- Critical Realism, positing a stratified reality accessible through theoretical triangulation.
- Social Constructionism, emphasizing the role of shared meanings and interpretations in shaping organizational reality. (correct)
In the context of modern organizational theory, which of the following assertions represents the most critical departure from traditional bureaucratic models?
In the context of modern organizational theory, which of the following assertions represents the most critical departure from traditional bureaucratic models?
- The formalization of hierarchical structures to enhance operational efficiency.
- The emphasis on specialized roles and responsibilities to maximize individual expertise.
- The acknowledgement of emergent strategies and adaptive learning as drivers of organizational resilience. (correct)
- The prioritization of standardized procedures to ensure equitable treatment.
Which of the following best characterizes the 'sensemaking' perspective in organizational behavior, particularly as articulated by Karl Weick?
Which of the following best characterizes the 'sensemaking' perspective in organizational behavior, particularly as articulated by Karl Weick?
- A rational process of decision-making based on complete information sets.
- A prescriptive framework for designing optimal organizational structures and processes.
- A predictive analysis of future events to optimize strategic alignment.
- A retrospective interpretation of enacted experience to create plausible understandings. (correct)
Which of the following theoretical frameworks most directly addresses the complexities of power dynamics and resource allocation within organizational settings?
Which of the following theoretical frameworks most directly addresses the complexities of power dynamics and resource allocation within organizational settings?
When considering the concept of organizational ambidexterity, which strategic orientation is MOST likely to be neglected in established firms, leading to a decline in long-term competitive advantage?
When considering the concept of organizational ambidexterity, which strategic orientation is MOST likely to be neglected in established firms, leading to a decline in long-term competitive advantage?
In the context of organizational change management, which of the following frameworks offers the MOST comprehensive approach to addressing the emotional and psychological impact of transitions on individual employees?
In the context of organizational change management, which of the following frameworks offers the MOST comprehensive approach to addressing the emotional and psychological impact of transitions on individual employees?
Which of the following cognitive biases poses the GREATEST challenge to objective decision-making in strategic organizational contexts?
Which of the following cognitive biases poses the GREATEST challenge to objective decision-making in strategic organizational contexts?
Considering the complexities inherent in cross-cultural organizational management, which of Hofstede's cultural dimensions would MOST significantly influence the design and implementation of a global performance management system?
Considering the complexities inherent in cross-cultural organizational management, which of Hofstede's cultural dimensions would MOST significantly influence the design and implementation of a global performance management system?
In examining the ethical dimensions of organizational leadership, which of the following leadership styles is MOST likely to mitigate the risks associated with 'moral licensing,' wherein past good deeds justify present unethical behavior?
In examining the ethical dimensions of organizational leadership, which of the following leadership styles is MOST likely to mitigate the risks associated with 'moral licensing,' wherein past good deeds justify present unethical behavior?
When assessing the impact of technological advancements on organizational structures, which theoretical perspective provides the MOST nuanced understanding of the co-evolutionary relationship between technology and social systems?
When assessing the impact of technological advancements on organizational structures, which theoretical perspective provides the MOST nuanced understanding of the co-evolutionary relationship between technology and social systems?
How does the concept of 'loose coupling' within organizational theory MOST effectively contribute to organizational resilience in the face of unexpected environmental disruptions?
How does the concept of 'loose coupling' within organizational theory MOST effectively contribute to organizational resilience in the face of unexpected environmental disruptions?
Among Mintzberg's organizational configurations, which one is most strategically suited for rapidly innovating in a highly dynamic and competitive market environment?
Among Mintzberg's organizational configurations, which one is most strategically suited for rapidly innovating in a highly dynamic and competitive market environment?
In the context of organizational justice, which aspect is most aligned with ensuring impartiality and freedom from bias in decision-making processes?
In the context of organizational justice, which aspect is most aligned with ensuring impartiality and freedom from bias in decision-making processes?
Which of the following best describes the concept of structural inertia in organizational theory?
Which of the following best describes the concept of structural inertia in organizational theory?
In the context of strategic alliances, what poses the greatest risk concerning knowledge transfer between partners?
In the context of strategic alliances, what poses the greatest risk concerning knowledge transfer between partners?
Referring to organizational ecology theory, which of the following factors is most critical for organizational survival?
Referring to organizational ecology theory, which of the following factors is most critical for organizational survival?
What constitutes the fundamental challenge in managing virtual teams effectively?
What constitutes the fundamental challenge in managing virtual teams effectively?
How does 'bounded rationality' influence an organization's strategic decision-making processes?
How does 'bounded rationality' influence an organization's strategic decision-making processes?
Which contemporary perspective on organizational culture offers the MOST actionable framework for diagnosing deeply embedded, often unconscious, assumptions and beliefs that shape organizational behavior?
Which contemporary perspective on organizational culture offers the MOST actionable framework for diagnosing deeply embedded, often unconscious, assumptions and beliefs that shape organizational behavior?
Which of the following approaches would be BEST used in creating a learning organization?
Which of the following approaches would be BEST used in creating a learning organization?
Flashcards
Organization Definition
Organization Definition
A social structure created by individuals to collaboratively pursue specified goals.
Four Requirements to be an Organization
Four Requirements to be an Organization
Organizations must have a goal, a leader/committee, action, and communication among members.
Controlled Performance
Controlled Performance
Organizations are concerned with controlled performance in the pursuit of goals.
Relationship Between Organizational Design and Behaviour
Relationship Between Organizational Design and Behaviour
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Study Notes
- Organizational Behaviour and Design is taught by Marie-Mathilde Basile, her email is [email protected]
- The course is License 2 (2024-25), Economics and Management, at Université Côte d'Azur
- Moodle is used for the course
- The prerequisite is Intermediate English Level
- PowerPoint support and online resources will be uploaded
- The structure of the course is in 4 parts
- Part 1 covers what are organizations and organization theories which is Session 1, 2, and 3.
- Part 2 covers the basics of organizational design which is Session 4
- Part 3 covers designing organizational structures looking at Specialisation and coordination, from sessions 5 and 6.
- Part 4 covers new challenges of organizational design from Sessions 7 to 10.
Evaluations for the course include
- QCM 1, which contributes 20%
- QCM 2 also contributes 20%
- The final exam contributes 50%
- Attendance contributes 5%
- Participation contributes 5%
- Totaling 100%.
Main course objectives
- Introduce the main challenges of organizational theories, concepts, authors, and main theoretical foundations
- Discuss the organizational structures, specialization, and coordination mechanisms
- Expose new organizational challenges induced by technological advances and other visions of work
- Apply theories studied in class to real-world case studies of organizations and contemporary firms
Learning Outcomes
- Identifying the main organizational theories and their evolution since the 1950s
- Comparing organizational structures and their coordination mechanisms
- Distinguishing relevant organizational design for contemporary organizations impacted
- Deconstructing case studies of real firms to understand their organizational design and behavior
- Critiquing organizational theories using evidence to support analysis
Part 1
- Part 1 addresses "What are Organizations and Organization Theories?"
- Section 1 discusses "What is an organization and why study it?"
- Section 2 asks the question "What are organizational behavior and design?"
- Section 3 entails "A short journey towards organization theories : Main authors and the key ideas"
- Section 4 covers "What interest of Organisation sciences for real firms? Some empirical illustrations"
What is not an organization?
- Organizations are social structures created by individuals to support the collaborative pursuit of specified goals, according to Richard Scott
What is an organization?
- According to Wikipedia, while paperwork can make it official, what truly defines an organization are the underlying structures and purpose.
- Four essential things define it
- A goal in mind with an economic definition, sociological definition and a managerial definition.
- A leader or committee making the decision
- Action involved
- Communication and members
Section 2
- What are Organizational Behaviour (Structures) and Design?
- Organizational design and structures influence organizational behaviour
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