Kandidatkurs i Management and Organization

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The main objectives of the course are to train, develop and mentally prepare the students to take active participation as leaders as well as co-workers in various organizations. This will entail the idea that organizations can be managed and studied through different perspectives which offer possibilities for reflection and different understandings of organizational phenomena. Topics in particular focus will be leadership and change management, the understanding of which is essential whether one works in a specialist role or in a formal leadership position. In addition to investigating various aspects of leadership and change management, the course also underlines the importance of analyzing and understanding organizations as multiple perspective phenomena.
The course is built around two main components; the first of these is theoretical, where students gain knowledge on different theoretical perspectives on leading organizations and the management of change. The second part of the course is geared towards methodology and qualitative analysis whereby the students will study a live case; formulate a research question and analyse empirical material. This course content and structure will prepare students in roles as practitioners as well as
furthering their skills in studying and investigating organizational phenomena.

FEKH47

The main objectives of the course are to train, develop and mentally prepare the students to take active participation as managers as well as co-workers in various organizations. Developing practical skills as a manager is essential whether one works in a specialist role or in a formal leadership position. In addition to investigating various aspects of management, the course also underlines the importance of analyzing and understanding organizations as multiple perspective phenomena. The course is built around two main components; the first of these is theoretical, where students gain knowledge on different theoretical perspectives on managing
organizations. The second component is of a more practical character whereby the students apply models and tools. A number of theoretical themes will be discussed during the course including:

• organizational culture•
• control in organizations•
• managing people