Syllabus

Organisational Theory

Code
GFÖ32P
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Culture and Society
Subject field
Business Administration and Management (FÖA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Business Administration and Management1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G1N
Approved
Approved, 10 February 2023.
This syllabus is valid from 10 February 2023.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • explain the basic concepts from the field of organisational theory
  • conduct basic analyses of organisations.

Course Content

The course has two modules: “Concepts and Theory“ and “Applied Analysis“ 

The course introduces and examines fundamental concepts and theories on structure, culture, work organisation, communication, power and conflict, and leadership and management.

These emergence of these concepts and theories is presented and discussed with regard to their historical and contemporary context.

Assessment

  • Examination
  • Written assignments
  • Active participation in seminars

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.

To receive the grade VG on the full course, students must achieve a VG on the first module and G on the second module.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Concepts and Theories - 4.5 Credits | U–VG
  • Applied analysis - 3 Credits | U–G

Prerequisites

  • General entry requirements. No knowledge of Swedish is required

Other Information

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.