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Madrid, Spain - Course Descriptions - Business Organization and Structure Design

Course Information

Subject: Business (BUS)
Number: 4238
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Prerequisites: Analysis of Companies and Company Structure

Contact Hours and Credits

Semester Session: 45 contact hours, 3 semester credits

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OBJECTIVES
To learn about the process by which directors build, evaluate and modify formal organizations in order to carry out the necessary tasks and activities to reach set objectives effectively and efficiently.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
An introduction to the concept of organization, structure (formal and informal) and basic concepts of organization design. Elements of organization design: decisions of diversity and integration. Analysis of the principal contingent factors in design (strategy, technology, size, environment and image). Forms of organization structure: functional, divisional, matrix, etc.

METHODOLOGY
Participative with analysis of case studies and group exercises.

EVALUATION
Continuous assessment, taking into consideration student contribution (attendance and participation), individual and/or group work, presentation and final exam.