Managing Collaborative Systems in a Global Workplace: Teams, Collaborative Systems, and Networks   [Archived Catalog]
2019-2020 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
   

ORG 7072 - Managing Collaborative Systems in a Global Workplace: Teams, Collaborative Systems, and Networks


With organizational communication models and globally distributed enterprises as the backdrop, this course examines various approaches to understanding and developing collaboration in organizations.  Envisioning organizations as complex global systems, students examine contemporary models and practical dynamics of teams, social networks, partnerships and communities of practice. In light of current technological advancements, this interdisciplinary course will also discuss dispersed organizational structures and workforce environments, including telework, virtual teams, and workplace connectivity, and how to effectively lead and engage workers as a distance manager.  Students complete an analysis of a team or social network which results in making recommendations on how to revise and enhance operational dynamics and processes. Intermediate level course. 3 credit(s)