Creativity, Innovation, and Organizational Design

University of Phoenix Online
Phoenix, AZ, United States

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' This course examines the concepts of the learning organization, viewing learning from an individual and an organizational perspective, and provides students with insights as to how to use organizational development (OD) methods as a tool for problem solving and organizational intervention. Topics to be covered include the underlying theory, orientation, and application of key OD methods; the design and implementation of organizational interventions to move an organization from a current to a desired future state; and talent management.
Topics and Objectives
Key Concepts of Creativity and Innovation
Define individual and organizational learning
Identify the principles that promote a learning organization
Identify types and patterns of innovation and creative thinking
Identify sources of innovation and creativity in organizations
Analyze individual and organizational behaviors that nurture creativity and innovation
Alternative Solutions to Creativity and Innovation Problems
Analyze the characteristics of innovative companies
Evaluate the relationship between change and innovation
Evaluate the role of technology in creativity and innovation
Evaluate internal and external resources to enhance the organization’s creative environment
Analyze techniques for increasing creative thinking skills
Critical Analysis of Creativity and Innovation Solutions
Analyze the relationship between organizational structure, management practices, creativity, and innovation
Recommend internal processes to encourage creativity and innovation and the exchange of ideas
Consult and advise management regarding strategies that encourage creativity, learning, and innovation
Key Concepts of Organization Design
Understand the importance of organizational design choices
Describe the characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of various organizational structures
Assess the relationship between strategy, structure, and process in organizations
Analyze the relationship between organization design and decision-making processes
Alternative Solutions to Organization Design Problems
Assess the influence of contingency factors-organizational strategy, the external environment, size, age, and technology-on organizational design
Assess the relationship between organizational design and structure, management practices, and talent management
Evaluate the interrelationship between organizational policies and design
Demonstrate applications of systems thinking in organizational design
Recognize and overcome organizational impediments to successful implementation of technological and organizational change
Develop methods for lateral coordination within organizations
Critical Analysis of Organization Design Solutions
Assess the readiness of organizations to adopt and develop new technologies
Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of various organizational structures and designs
Recommend ways to align the structure of an organization to meet its strategic goals
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