Organizational Theory (LDRS 502)

Term: 2020-2021 - FALL

Faculty

Malcolm JasonShow MyInfo popup for Malcolm Jason

Malcolm.Jason@uj.edu

Hello! My name is Mal Jason. I am an Assistant Professor and Chair for the Department of Communication Studies at UJ, as well as an adjunct faculty member for the Professional Studies program. I study rhetoric, religion, and their intersection in public discourse. I love working with students and learning new things every day. I am always excited to chat with students, so please always feel free to reach out to me!

Office Hours:

• Monday:       9:00a - 9:45a // 1:00p - 2:45p
• Tuesday:      8:45a - 9:30a // 2:15p - 2:45p
• Wednesday: 9:00a - 9:45a // 1:00p - 2:45p
• Thursday:    8:45a - 9:30a // 2:15p - 2:45p
• Friday:        9:00a - 9:45a // 1:00p - 2:45p

Office Number: 701-252-3467 (ext. 5578)

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Schedule

Mon, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (8/24/2020 - 12/17/2020) Location: MAIN US 132

Description

Organizations are necessary but complex and living systems. They exist for the simple reason that groups of people can accomplish more than individuals working alone do. At the same time, there is complexity in such collective social action, and several recurring and difficult problems often mark organizational life. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to elements of organizations and theories about how and why organizations and the people in organizations do what they do. It is designed to provide exposure to and offer critique of theories of organization, important organizational issues and processes, and a variety of strategies and tactics useful to successful organizational leaders and followers alike. This course will introduce you to four useful lenses for analyzing or expanding your critical examination of important aspects of organizations: Structures & Processes, People & Communication, Politics/Power/Influence, Culture/Biases/Symbols.