Sociotechnical Information Systems and Distributed Organizations: Organizational Communication, Information Flow, and Technology   [Archived Catalog]
2017-2018 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
   

ORG 7006 - Sociotechnical Information Systems and Distributed Organizations: Organizational Communication, Information Flow, and Technology


This interdisciplinary course explores organizations as dynamic global enterprises which weave together people and technology into self-organizing, interactive networks. Students examine how digital technology has a) changed the nature and dynamics of socio-technical systems, b) transformed organizational information systems and enterprise wide knowledge generation and application, and c) reshaped organizational cultures, workplace operations, business partnerships, and supply chains. Central to this course is enabling students to develop their own socio-technical organizational model, and devise approaches to effectively design, implement and manage technological information and communication systems that enhance the quality of both organizational performance and work life. Intermediate level course.  3 credit(s)