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Organizational Structures and Behavior
(dt. Organizational Structures and Behavior)

Level, degree of commitment Basic module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture (2 SWS) and recitation class (2 SWS),
(attendance lecture: 28 hours, attendance recitation class: 28 hours, preparation and follow-up der VL: 14 hours, preparation and follow-up der UE: 46 hours, exam preparation: 64 hours)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s):
Examination type: Written examination. IMPORTANT: This module is offered by FB02; the exam can only be retaken twice.
Language,
Grading		 English,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Business Administration.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
each summer semester
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Thomas Armbrüster

Contents

The module deals with the concepts and instruments of organizational science. It addresses all subtopics of this field such as organizational structure and processes, individual behavior in organizations, group behavior, organizational culture and change.


Qualification Goals

After completing the module, students will be able to

  • describe, analyse and evaluate the structures of organizations with regard to their appropriateness and
  • describe and analyse individual behaviour in organizations, group behaviour and organizational cultures and contribute to change.

Prerequisites

None.


Applicability

Module imported from B.Sc. Business Administration.

When studying M.Sc. Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Profile Area Business Administration.


Recommended Reading

(not specified)



Please note:

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