SMF2051

Organizational Management and Work Law

Last taught 2020

Spring

Gjøvik

Norwegian

Overview

38 candidates

Average grade

C

3.24

0.68

Pass rate

92%

5 points

Grade distribution
Average over time
Pass rate over time

About this course

Content

Part 1: Aims and efficiency - organization structure - human, social, ethical and cultural relations - power and conflicts - surroundings - motivation and rewards - communication - decision-making processes - learning and organizational development- management - how to study organizations

Part 2: The myths and reality of the service society - profitability - the service management system - personnel development - the customer as market and co-producer - physical environment and technical remedies - the company?s image - the creation, reproduction and further development of business ideas - price policy - internationalisation - quality, productivity and strategy - diagnosis - culture and philosophy as instruments in management - changing and leadership.

Part 3: Working Environment and Labour Dispute.

Learning outcomes

Show knowledge of organizational theory to administrative and managerial problems.
Acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes as a leader, and also be able to recognize all employees participation in the management of an organization.

Teaching methods

Lectures, Group work.
Compulsory assignments:
Three mandatory exercises (all must be passed). Groups of 4-5 students. The students are responsible for establishing their own groups and keeping the deadlines.
Other details concerning course requirements will be presented at the beginning of the semester.