After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

• describe basic concepts of the formal and informal organization with subject-specific terminology,
• put different theoretical concepts (e.g. contingency theory, principal-agent theory) into concrete practical examples,
• analyze the practical problems of organizing and derive, evaluate theory-driven solutions for case studies,
• critically evaluate the organizational topic from a management perspective.

The Course will entail the following topics:

• Basics of division of labour and organizational design and structures
• Organizational efficiency and process management
• Contingency theory and outside influences
• Informal processes and organizational culture
• Organizational change and learning
• Organizational cooperation and corporate ethic

• Einführung in die Verschiedene theoretische Konzepte in Organization
• Diskussion von Fallstudien

Grading will be based on (home) exercises, contributions during classes, and two multiple choice exams. You will find more information in TUWEL.

In order to take part of this course, you have (1) to enroll in a group (not the general course) and (2) be at the first session. The registration to the course will be fixed in the first session.

Lecture "Fundamentals of Business Management" recommended