PHD 709 - Organizational Analysis: Culture, Theory and Change Strategies

This course examines the theories and research regarding organizational cultures and change processes. Students examine organizations using organizational diagnosis and development tools in an effort to support leaders as they transform their organizations into high performing entities. Students study organizational culture and leader-follower interaction as they develop a change model using constructs from existing as well as emerging research to explain the behaviors and events in an organizational setting. Case studies and simulations are included to enhance the analysis of emerging forms of educational, corporate and community development and improvement. Extensive use of Canvas is required and integrated into the course requirements.

Credits: 3

Program Doctoral