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MHST/NURS  622
Organizational Theory

This version closed, replaced by current version.

Delivery mode: Paced/home-study online

Credits: 3 - Applied Studies

Centre: Centre for Nursing and Health Studies

Introduction

MHST/NURS 622: Organizational Theory looks at multiple aspects of organizations from their structure and design to the behavior of individuals and groups within. With a focus on what is important and useful, this course offers powerful and provocative ways of thinking about and influencing organizational life. The content of the course ranges from looking at organizations through metaphorical lenses to sharing reality-based examples of organizational situations that are both enlightening and instructive. At the completion of this course learners should have a better understanding of organizational theory and design and be able to apply these to their particular work-life challenges. Special emphasis during the course will be on the Canadian workplace.

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Course Goals

By the conclusion of this course students will have an enhanced understanding of the

  1. Theory of organizational design and structure
  2. Effect of human qualities on organizations
  3. Behavior of individuals and groups within organizations
  4. Implications of organizational theory for leaders in the 21st century
  5. Application of organizational theory to everyday work life
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Course Materials

MHST/NURS 622 is comprised of both online and print course materials.

Online Materials

  • Introduction: Provides essential information about the course materials, the design of the course, and the procedures you should follow to complete the course successfully
  • Schedule: Outlines the timing of course activities
  • Units: There are eleven units in this course.
  • Assessment: Outlines the assignments/evaluation procedures of the course.
  • Reference: Lists required readings, websites, and citations included in the units

Print Materials

The following textbook is used in this course.

Robbins, S., & Langton, N. (2003). Organizational behaviour: Concepts, controversies, applications (3rd ed.). Toronto: Pearson.

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Course Structure

This is an asynchronous online course. This means that there is no established time when students must log on, however, it is expected learners will participate in the online conference at least twice a week throughout the course. The course includes Internet access to health-related websites, participation in course mail, and computer conferencing with students from across the country. Students are expected to connect to an Internet Service Provider at their own expense.

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Course Outline

MHST/NURS 622: Organizational Theory consists of the following 11 units:

  • Unit 1: Developing an Understanding of Organizations
  • Unit 2: The Effect of Human Qualities on Organizations
  • Unit 3: Organizational Structure
  • Unit 4: Organizational Structure- New Organizational Design Options
  • Unit 5: Work Design Options
  • Unit 6: Group Behavior in Organizations
  • Unit 7: Teamwork in Organizations
  • Unit 8: Communication in Organizations
  • Unit 9: Organizational Culture
  • Unit 10: Presentations
  • Unit 11: Course Summary
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Assessment Structure

Assignment 1: Poster presentation 20%
Assignment 2: Group presentation 30%
Assignment 3: Design your own health care organization 30%
Assignment 4: Participation 20%
Total 100%

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