Course unit titles

Advanced Organizational Theory

Course unit code

PSI807

Type of course unit (compulsory, optional)

Optional

Level of course units (according to

EQF: first cycle Bachelor, second cycle Master)

Third Cycle Doctoral

Year of study when the course unit is delivered (if applicable)

2020-2021

Semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered

1st Semester of Doctoral Study

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 Credits (4.8 ECTS)

Name of lecturer(s)
  1. Dr. Praptini Yulianti
  2. Dr. Dwi Ratmawati
  3. Prof. Dr. Andreas Budiharjo

Learning outcomes of the course unit

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  1. Mastering the philosophy of organizational theory concepts
  2. Synthesizing an integrated organizational theory concepts from various perspectives (Modernist, Neo-modernist and Postmodernist organization theory).
  3. Criticize and elaborate organizational understanding ranging from the emphasis on efficiency to the importance of the role of humans and the development of a dynamic environment and the presence of technology that requires organizations to be more flexible and the development of contemporary organizational theory.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face, distance learning) 
  1. Face-To-Face
  2. Distance Learning using AULA UNAIR (due to pandemic COVID-19 situation).

Prerequisites and co-requisites (if applicable)

-

Course content

The study materials for this course are described in learning materials which include:

  1. General Introduction about Organization Theory
  2. Modernist, Neo-modernist, Postmodernist Organization Theory and Philosophy
  3. Reflective Organization Theory
  4. The Evolution of Management as Reflected through the lens of Modernist Organization Theory
  5. Perspectives and Challenges
  6. Contemporary Organizational Theory
  7. Organization Learning
  8. Knowledge and Talent Management
  9. Cultivated Organization Value Analysis
  10. Organization Change Analysis

Recommended or required

reading and other learning resources/tools

Lecture references use different books and articles each week as follows:

  1. MC Auley, J., Joanne Duberley, And Phil Johnson. 2007. Organization Theory-Challenges and Perspective. Harlow, England : Prentice Hall.
  2. Andreas Budihardjo. 2011. Organization-towards Optimum performance: Systematic Theory to express. Tally Box, Organization. Jakarta : Prasetya Mulya Publishing.
  3. Draft. Richard L. 2016. Understanding theory and design of organizations 12th Edition. Australia : South Westeren, Cengage Learning Compulsary reading from other sources.

And other several articles, with topics adapted to learning materials.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods
  1. Lectures
  2. Discussion or Work Group
  3. Presentations

Language of instructions

English and Indonesian

Assessment methods and criteria

In order to pass this course, students must:

  • Be punctual and attend 75% of scheduled classes
  • Make a satisfactory attempt at all assessment tasks listed below:

Assessment details:

  • Assignments and presentations: 20%
  • Mid semester examinations: 30%
  • Writing (Article review): 50%