1. Introduction to Organizational Studies:
- Overview of organizational studies and its significance
- Historical development of organizational theories
- Major schools of thought in organizational studies
2. Classical Management Theories:
- Scientific management principles and practices
- Administrative principles of management
- Bureaucratic theory and its implications
3. Human Relations and Behavioral Perspectives:
- Hawthorne studies and the rise of human relations approach
- Motivation theories and their application in organizations
- The role of leadership and employee satisfaction in organizational behavior
4. Systems Thinking and Organizational Systems:
- Understanding organizations as complex systems
- Systems theory and its application in organizational analysis
- Interdependencies and interactions within organizational systems
5. Contingency Theories:
- Contingency theory and its relevance in organizational design
- Contingency approaches to leadership and decision-making
- Matching organizational structures with environmental factors
6. Socio-Technical Systems:
- Socio-technical systems theory and its impact on organizational design
- Balancing technical efficiency and human well-being in organizations
- The role of technology and its integration with social systems
7. Organizational Culture and Climate:
- Defining and assessing organizational culture
- The impact of organizational culture on behavior and performance
- Creating and managing a positive organizational climate
8. Organizational Change and Development:
- Theories and models of organizational change
- Approaches to managing and leading change in organizations
- Organizational development interventions and their effectiveness
9. Power, Politics, and Conflict in Organizations:
- Sources and dynamics of power in organizations
- Political behavior and its implications for decision-making
- Managing and resolving organizational conflicts
10. Organizational Communication:
- Communication networks and channels in organizations
- Effective communication strategies and practices
- Communication challenges in diverse and global organizations
11. Ethical and Social Responsibility in Organizations:
- Ethical considerations in organizational decision-making
- Corporate social responsibility and sustainable practices
- Building an ethical and socially responsible organizational culture
12. Emerging Trends in Organizational Frameworks and Perspectives:
- Contemporary issues and debates in organizational studies
- Impact of technology and globalization on organizations
- Future directions in organizational theory and practice