Organisation A

Upon completion of the course students will be able to:

• discuss the organisation with a view to the theoretical foundations of the field of organisation theory
• explain basic concepts, models and theoretical foundations in the field of organisation theory
• explain basic scientific theoretical concepts and their relation to business studies
• find and collect relevant information and critically evaluate different sources of information for a small-scale study
• apply the rules of scientific writing with regard to formal requirements and structure
• reflect on ethical issues related to the field of business studies.

The course begins with a review of basic concepts and perspectives within social science and their relevance for the field of business studies, where, the question of what science is and how science differs from pseudoscience is covered. Within the framework of the course, there is a review of how information collection is conducted in a systematic and structured way. Also covered is the importance of being able to write clear and comprehensible text while following established requirements for formal requirements and structure.

In the field of organisation, the course looks at basic organisational theoretical concepts, models and theories. The emergence of organisation theory is presented in its historical context, with special emphasis on the perspectives of organisation and leadership that came with research and debate from the late 1900s. Furthermore, the interaction of organizations with and dependence on society is covered.

Lectures and seminars, with one obligatory seminar.

The Swedish grades U–VG.

To pass the course with distinction (VG), students must achieve VG in module 1.

Reporting of grades:
Module 1: Individual written examination - 5 credits (U-VG)
Module 2: Written assignment in group with peer discussion and active participation in seminar - 2.5 credits (U-G)