Organizational Structure and Culture

Overview

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This course will empower you to design effective organizational structures and cultivate a positive, ethical culture that drives employee behavior. You will learn to identify different structural designs, analyze their impact, and understand the forces that stimulate change within an organization. By mastering methods for creating and sustaining a strong culture and managing resistance, you will be equipped to implement necessary reorganizations thoughtfully. This will enable you to improve business operations and lead impactful transformations in any professional setting.

Syllabus

Organizational Structure and Culture

Every organization, large and small, has its own organizational structure. Organizational structure affects many aspects of business, and in this course, you'll discover the elements that comprise organizational structure and some common types of organizational structures. You'll also learn about trends in organizational structure and design and have the opportunity to think critically about how organizations can reorganize when necessary. Finally, you'll see how these organizational changes may impact individuals within the organization.