Organizational Theory, Technology and Change

OTE is an advanced course in organization theory, with particular attention to the way organizations change and evolve. Key topics are technological change, dynamics of power, rationalization, organization concepts and learning processes. Students should learn to engage critically with classical text and contemporary debates. Students should also become familiar with academic writing and the article format.

Students should have a broad overview of the field of organization theory, and have an advanced understanding of the relationship between organization, technology and change. They should be able to reflect critically on important perspectives and positions, their content, methodology and logic of argument. Through working with reflection notes and the exam paper, students practice scientific writing.