| Detailed information |
| Pre-requisites |
KS BC1: Induction-team development UND KS BC2: Foundations of management UND KS BC3: Foundational readings and academic writing
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| Original study plan |
Master's programme Leading Innovative Organizations 2019W |
| Objectives |
- Understand the role of and need for innovation and creativity in organizations
- Understand the main challenges for innovation and creativity in hierarchical organizations
- Learn about core models of organizational creativity and innovation
- Appreciate the role of interorganizational relationships for innovation
- Understand the role of the institutional environment for innovation
- Learn techniques used to create and foster innovation and creativity
- Gain ability to act as change agents in the organization
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| Subject |
This course will provide an advanced understanding of the main drivers for and barriers of innovation within and across organizations. It will address different levels of analysis with changing foci:
- Individuals and teams
- Organizational structures and processes
- Social and interorganizational networks
- Regional networks and clusters
- Communities and crowds
- Institutional environments
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| Criteria for evaluation |
Attendance and participation (20%); Pre-readings (20%); Post-module assignment (60%)
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| Methods |
Lectures, discussion questions, discussions
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| Language |
English |
| Study material |
Sydow, J., Schüßler, E., & Müller-Seitz, G. (2015). Managing inter-organizational relations: Debates and cases. Macmillan International Higher Education.
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| Changing subject? |
No |
