Organization and Management Theory OMT

  • 1.  "Advanced" coursework for undergrads?

    Posted 05-20-2008 08:39
    Hello all: I've been put in charge of a course entitled "Advanced
    Organizational Theory" for undergrads who have all completed a course that
    uses Bolman and Deal as a primary text and is (sometimes) supplemented by
    readings from Morgan and/or Shafritz et al. The advanced course has been
    using Scott et al's Organizations and Organizing and I think it is way too
    much of a scholarly lit review for this undergrad program in human and
    organizational development that seeks to provide an application-oriented
    understanding of organizational theory and behavior to students who will
    largely go into HR/org-related jobs in business and nonprofits. Not that the
    students can't deal with Scott--this a top university with very capable
    students--but it just seems not to serve their needs.

    Any suggestions for/experience with something that will BUILD on Bolman and
    Deal in terms of theoretical perspectives introduced yet provide clarity and
    context suited to this level? I am open to suggestions that provide greater
    understanding of the strategic and structural aspects of organization. Thank
    you for your insights.


  • 2.  "Advanced" coursework for undergrads?

    Posted 05-20-2008 10:57
    Jane,

    I would highly recommend Mary Jo Hatch's "Organization Theory" book as
    a next step from Bolman & Deal.

    Ryan


    Quoting Jane Robbins <invision-robbins@COX.NET>:

    > Hello all: I've been put in charge of a course entitled "Advanced
    > Organizational Theory" for undergrads who have all completed a course that
    > uses Bolman and Deal as a primary text and is (sometimes) supplemented by
    > readings from Morgan and/or Shafritz et al. The advanced course has been
    > using Scott et al's Organizations and Organizing and I think it is way too
    > much of a scholarly lit review for this undergrad program in human and
    > organizational development that seeks to provide an application-oriented
    > understanding of organizational theory and behavior to students who will
    > largely go into HR/org-related jobs in business and nonprofits. Not that the
    > students can't deal with Scott--this a top university with very capable
    > students--but it just seems not to serve their needs.
    >
    > Any suggestions for/experience with something that will BUILD on Bolman and
    > Deal in terms of theoretical perspectives introduced yet provide clarity and
    > context suited to this level? I am open to suggestions that provide greater
    > understanding of the strategic and structural aspects of organization. Thank
    > you for your insights.
    >
    >
    >


  • 3.  "Advanced" coursework for undergrads?

    Posted 05-20-2008 11:32
    Let me reinforce Ryan's suggestion for the Hatch book-- it's very readable which is an important consideration with undergrads. Johanna Bishop, Behavioral Science Program Coordinator, Wilmington University
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    From: Ryan Smerek <rsmerek@UMICH.EDU>

    Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 10:56:36
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    Jane,

    I would highly recommend Mary Jo Hatch's "Organization Theory" book as
    a next step from Bolman & Deal.

    Ryan


    Quoting Jane Robbins <invision-robbins@COX.NET>:

    > Hello all: I've been put in charge of a course entitled "Advanced
    > Organizational Theory" for undergrads who have all completed a course that
    > uses Bolman and Deal as a primary text and is (sometimes) supplemented by
    > readings from Morgan and/or Shafritz et al. The advanced course has been
    > using Scott et al's Organizations and Organizing and I think it is way too
    > much of a scholarly lit review for this undergrad program in human and
    > organizational development that seeks to provide an application-oriented
    > understanding of organizational theory and behavior to students who will
    > largely go into HR/org-related jobs in business and nonprofits. Not that the
    > students can't deal with Scott--this a top university with very capable
    > students--but it just seems not to serve their needs.
    >
    > Any suggestions for/experience with something that will BUILD on Bolman and
    > Deal in terms of theoretical perspectives introduced yet provide clarity and
    > context suited to this level? I am open to suggestions that provide greater
    > understanding of the strategic and structural aspects of organization. Thank
    > you for your insights.
    >
    >
    >


  • 4.  "Advanced" coursework for undergrads?

    Posted 05-20-2008 12:15
    Dear Jane,

    I would strongly recommend  Michael Handel's "The Sociology of Organizations: Classic, Contemporary and Critical Readings" (2003).

    Best,

    Polly Rizova
    Associate Professor of Management
    Atkinson Graduate School of Management

    Jane Robbins wrote:
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    Hello all: I've been put in charge of a course entitled "Advanced Organizational Theory" for undergrads who have all completed a course that uses Bolman and Deal as a primary text and is (sometimes) supplemented by readings from Morgan and/or Shafritz et al.  The advanced course has been using Scott et al's Organizations and Organizing and I think it is way too much of a scholarly lit review for this undergrad program in human and organizational development that seeks to provide an application-oriented understanding of organizational theory and behavior to students who will largely go into HR/org-related jobs in business and nonprofits. Not that the students can't deal with Scott--this a top university with very capable students--but it just seems not to serve their needs.  Any suggestions for/experience with something that will BUILD on Bolman and Deal in terms of theoretical perspectives introduced yet provide clarity and context suited to this level? I am open to suggestions that provide greater understanding of the strategic and structural aspects of organization. Thank you for your insights.


  • 5.  "Advanced" coursework for undergrads?

    Posted 05-23-2008 15:17
    Thank you all for these thoughtful suggestions and the prompt responses; I really appreciate it. I will be looking into all of them, and may contact some of you off-list. This has been very helpful.