Designing the Organization: From Strategy to Organizational Structure

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Designing the Organization: From Strategy to Organizational Structure

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About this course: In this course you will understand how firms are organized, what factors must be taken into account in making critical design decisions, and what role managers play in making these choices. In order to answer these questions, we will first develop a conceptual process model that links business models, external and internal contingencies, and organizational design. Second, we will focus on the fundamental principles of organization design and what alternative design choices are available for managers. Finally, we will apply these concepts and ideas to organizational situations to develop the critical insights and decision making skills to build effective organizations.…

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When you enroll for courses through Coursera you get to choose for a paid plan or for a free plan

  • Free plan: No certicification and/or audit only. You will have access to all course materials except graded items.
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About this course: In this course you will understand how firms are organized, what factors must be taken into account in making critical design decisions, and what role managers play in making these choices. In order to answer these questions, we will first develop a conceptual process model that links business models, external and internal contingencies, and organizational design. Second, we will focus on the fundamental principles of organization design and what alternative design choices are available for managers. Finally, we will apply these concepts and ideas to organizational situations to develop the critical insights and decision making skills to build effective organizations. Learners: • Will understand how managers create value through their organizations • Will have a good understanding of the fundamental principles and factors important to organizational design • Will be able to design the coordination, control, and performance measurement systems to manage an organization. This course is part of the iMBA offered by the University of Illinois, a flexible, fully-accredited online MBA at an incredibly competitive price. For more information, please see the Resource page in this course and onlinemba.illinois.edu.

Earn credit toward a master's degree This course is part of the fully-online accredited Master of Business Administration (iMBA) from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Learn More Created by:  University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Taught by:  Huseyin Leblebici, Professor of Business Administration

    University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign College of Business Department of Business Administration
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Syllabus


WEEK 1


Course Orientation
You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.


1 video, 6 readings, 1 practice quiz expand


  1. Video: Welcome to Designing the Organization: From Strategy to Organizational Structure!
  2. Reading: Syllabus
  3. Reading: About the Discussion Forums
  4. Reading: Glossary
  5. Reading: Descriptions of Firms Discussed in This Course
  6. Practice Quiz: Orientation Quiz
  7. Discussion Prompt: Getting to Know Your Classmates
  8. Reading: Updating Your Profile
  9. Reading: Social Media


Module 1: Corporate Governance and the Role of Managers in Value Creation
What is management and what role do managers play in creating economic value? These questions are critical in understanding corporate governance and defining managerial responsibilities.


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  1. Reading: Module 1 Overview
  2. Reading: Module 1 Readings
  3. Video: 1-1.1: What Is Management?
  4. Video: 1-1.2: What Is the Role of Management in Organizations?
  5. Video: 1-1.3: Who Are Managers Responsible To?
  6. Video: 1-1.4: Who Should Monitor the Actions of Executives?
  7. Video: 1-1.5: What Is Corporate Governance?
  8. Reading: Instructions for Case Study Analysis – Dynatrend
  9. Discussion Prompt: Module 1 Discussion
  10. Video: Like this course? Learn more with the iMBA! (optional)

Graded: Module 1 Quiz Over Lectures and Readings
Graded: Dynatrend Case Study Quiz

WEEK 2


Module 2: Environment of Organizations: External and Internal Contingencies
What factors should be taken into account in designing organizations? This is the fundamental question in understanding the role of external and internal contingencies in developing organizational design alternatives.


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  1. Reading: Module 2 Overview
  2. Reading: Module 2 Readings
  3. Video: 2-1.1: The Process of Value Creation
  4. Video: 2-1.2: Critical Contingencies to Organizational Design
  5. Video: 2-1.3: Competing Business Models: The Credit Card Industry
  6. Video: 2-1.4: Critical Elements of a Business Model
  7. Video: 2-1.5: The Case of the Changing Music Industry
  8. Video: 2-2.1: Industry Life Cycle
  9. Video: 2-2.2: Trajectories of Industry Change
  10. Video: 2-2.3: Internal Contingencies: Operational Technology and Strategy Making Process
  11. Video: 2-2.4: Types of Workflow Interdependencies
  12. Video: 2-2.5: Models of Competitive Strategy
  13. Reading: Instructions for Case Study Analysis – Kodak
  14. Discussion Prompt: Module 2 Discussion

Graded: Module 2 Quiz Over Lectures and Readings
Graded: Kodak Case Study Quiz
Graded: Module 2 Peer Assessment (for Module 1 & 2 Required Readings)

WEEK 3


Module 3: Organization Design – Differentiation
What are the critical building blocks of organization design? This central question helps us focus on how the allocation of resources, authority, and tasks provide the managers the choices for structuring the organization.


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  1. Reading: Module 3 Overview
  2. Reading: Module 3 Readings
  3. Video: 3-1.1: Differentiation in Organizational Design
  4. Video: 3-1.2: What Is Organization Design and Design Effectiveness?
  5. Video: 3-1.3: The Core Parts of Organizational Structure
  6. Video: 3-1.4: Designing Organizations for Efficiency versus Flexibility?
  7. Video: 3-1.5: Functional Design
  8. Video: 3-1.6: Divisional Design
  9. Video: 3-2.1: Generic Hybrid Designs
  10. Video: 3-2.2: Contemporary Hybrid Designs
  11. Video: 3-2.3: Conglomerates and Business Groups
  12. Reading: Instructions for Case Study Analysis – Exide
  13. Discussion Prompt: Module 3 Discussion

Graded: Module 3 Quiz Over Lectures and Readings
Graded: Exide Case Study Quiz

WEEK 4


Module 4: Elements of Organization Design – Integration
How is organizational integration achieved with the use of coordination and control tools? Coordination and control are the essential parts of organization design, and we need to describe how these tools are used to design the organization.


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  1. Reading: Module 4 Overview
  2. Reading: Module 4 Readings
  3. Video: 4-1.1: What Are the Main Elements of Integration in Organization Design?
  4. Video: 4-1.2: What Is Coordination?
  5. Video: 4-1.3: Vertical and Horizontal Coordination Mechanisms
  6. Video: 4-1.4: Coordination and Teamwork
  7. Video: 4-1.5: How Do We Achieve Efficiency and Flexibility?
  8. Video: 4-2.1: What Is a Management Control System?
  9. Video: 4-2.2: Traditional Control Systems
  10. Video: 4-2.3: Contemporary Control Systems
  11. Video: 4-2.4: Critical Issues Associated with Control Systems
  12. Video: 4-2.5: How Do We Know Our Design Is Effective?
  13. Reading: Instructions for Case Study Analysis – Nestlé
  14. Discussion Prompt: Module 4 Discussion
  15. Video: Course Recap

Graded: Module 4 Quiz Over Lectures and Readings
Graded: Nestlé Case Study Quiz
Graded: Module 4 Peer Assessment (for Module 3 & 4 Required Readings)
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