University of Dar Es Salaam Department of Political Science and Public Administration Ps 220: Organization Theory - 2009/10
UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PS 220: ORGANIZATION THEORY - 2009/10 Course Instructors: 1. Prof. Rwekaza Mukandala - Office: REDET Offices DUP Building 2. Mr. A. Kweyamba - Office: Room No. 602 in Arts Tower Lectures: Tuesday 17- 18 hours Theatre 2 Thursday 17 – 18 hours Theatre 2 A. COURSE DESCRIPTION This is an introductory course to the study of organizations as inevitable entities in societies. The course discusses the organization concept, and reviews theories of organization, as found in the various approaches to the study of organizations. Critical organizational characteristics, functions, processes and dynamics are discussed and analysed. These include structure and complexity, power and authority, organizational goals, decision making, planning and budgeting, communication and information systems, and management styles. B. ASSIGNMENTS Coursework will account for 40% of the final aggregate mark for this course and will be made up of the following: Seminar attendance and participation 5%, Seminar presentation 5%; 1st test 10%, second test 20% (Total coursework grade 40%). The final examination will account for the remaining 60%. C. CORE READINGS There are three core readings for the course: 1. W. Richard Scott, Organizations: Rational, Natural, and Open Systems (1992, 2nd ed.). 2. Organization Theory: A Reader. 3. Buchanan, D. & Huczynski, A.; Organizational behaviour: An Introductory Text (1997 3rd ed). TOPIC 1: ORGANIZATIONS Conceptual and historical perspective, define the concept and trace the historical development of organizations. Required Readings 1. W. Richard Scott, Organizations, Chapter 1. pp: 1-26 and chapter 7. 2. F. Engels, “The Origins of the Family, and Private Property, and the State” in K.
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