ORG 7006 - Organizations as Socio-Technical Systems

Organizations are explored as information-driven and knowledge-powered systems which weave together people and technology into self-organizing, interactive networks. Drawing upon Gareth Morgan's notion of using image as interpretive lenses, this seminar examines how digital technology has a) radically changed the nature and dynamics of socio-technical systems, b) transformed how organizations self-organize, collaborate, communicate, share information, and generate and apply knowledge, c) reshaped organizational cultures, work relationships and business partnerships, d) given rise to dispersed organizational structures and workforce environments, creating the notions of telework, virtual teams, distance managers, and workplace connectivity. Using critical inquiry and dialogue, students develop their own socio-technical organizational image, and devise approaches to effectively design and implement technological systems that enhance the quality of both performance and work life. 3 credit(s)

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