Organization Studies
Overview
In the twenty-first century, the environment in which organizations operate is increasingly turbulent, rocked by forces such as globalization and rapid technological change. Social and demographic forces have dramatically changed the make-up of today’s workforce which is now the most educated and ethnically diverse in history, in addition to having the greatest representation of women. These developments are profoundly affecting the way in which organizations structure themselves, just as they are influencing individuals’ attitudes to and expectations of both organizations and work.
The specialization elective courses within organizational behaviour/industrial relations prepare graduates to work effectively with others in today’s challenging environment. They provide opportunities to explore in greater depth, among others, issues covered in Year 1 courses in the area: the impact of organizational change on individual and organizational effectiveness; leadership; conflict management; decision-making; motivation; and diversity.
Specialization within organizational behaviour is compatible with careers in consulting, human resources, organizational design, and change management. In addition, the field can be effectively combined with other specializations and is of particular benefit to part-time students who are established in a functional area of management and are now assuming more general management responsibilities.
Organization Studies
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E-mail: orgs@schulich.yorku.ca
Faculty
Schulich faculty in this specialization represent a broad range of backgrounds, interests and accomplishments in a field whose centrality to effective management practice and organizational effectiveness is increasingly recognized. Faculty members have attained a strong national and international reputation through scholarly and business publications and through their teaching expertise.
| Name | Position |
| Chris Bell | Associate Professor of Organization Studies Chair, Organization Studies Area |
| Andre deCarufel | Associate Professor of Organization Studies |
| David E. Dimick | Associate Professor of Organization Studies |
| Ingo Holzinger | Assistant Professor of Organization Studies |
| Rekha Karambayya | Associate Professor of Organization Studies |
| Gareth Morgan | Professor of Organization Studies Distinguished Research Professor (York) |
| Christine Oliver | Professor of Organization Studies Henry J. Knowles Chair in Organizational Strategy |
| Hazel Rosin | Associate Professor of Organization Studies |
| Kevin Tasa | Associate Professor of Organization Studies |
| Michael Valente | Assistant Professor of Organization Studies |
| Mary J. Waller | Professor of Organization Studies |
| Eleanor Westney | Professor of Organization Studies Scotiabank Professor of International Business |
| Lorna Wright | Associate Professor of International Business |
| Charlene Zietsma | Associate Professor and Ann Brown Chair in Organization Studies |
General Concentration
REQUIREMENTS
12.00 credit-hours of recommended elective courses
RECOMMENDED COURSES
ORGS 6020 3.00 Designing Effective Organizations
ORGS 6200 3.00 Managing Human Resources
ORGS 6320 3.00 Cross-Cultural Management
ORGS 6350 3.00 Managing Change
ORGS 6400 3.00 Power and Politics in Organizations
ORGS 6420 3.00 Crisis Management
ORGS 6500 3.00 Interpersonal Managerial Skills
ORGS 6550 3.00 Strategic Career Management
ORGS 6560 3.00 Negotiations
ORGS 6620 3.00 Leveraging Diversity for Organizational Performance
ORGS 6650 3.00 The Art and Science of Leadership
ORGS 6720 3.00 Managing Team Dynamics
SGMT 6250 3.00 Strategy Execution
Study Options
- Concentration
- Post-MBA Diploma in Advanced Management
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Electives
| Course Code | Course Title |
| ORGS 6020 3.00 | Designing Effective Organizations |
| ORGS 6200 3.00 | Managing Human Resources |
| ORGS 6320 3.00 | Cross-Cultural Management |
| ORGS 6350 3.00 | Managing Change |
| ORGS 6400 3.00 | Power and Politics in Organizations |
| ORGS 6420 3.00 | Crisis Management |
| ORGS 6500 3.00 | Interpersonal Managerial Skills |
| ORGS 6550 3.00 | Strategic Career Management |
| ORGS 6560 3.00 | Negotiations |
| ORGS 6620 3.00 | Leveraging Diversity for Organizational Performance |
| ORGS 6650 3.00 | The Art and Science of Leadership |
| ORGS 6720 3.00 | Managing Team Dynamics |