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2010-2011 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

MGT 461 - Organizational Development

3 credits
Prerequisites: MGT 311, 336; and at least junior standing; for business majors only
An exploration of contemporary theories for effectively structuring and maintaining organizations. Students will examine the theories and assumptions which underlie the decisions to configure business organizations. Topics include: OD and systems theory, bureaucratic structures, organic structures, virtual corporations, team structures, the relationship of structure to people, managing change.