Lesson Plan: Organizational Theory

Objective: To introduce university students to the fundamental concepts of organizational theory, including classical and modern theories, and their relevance in understanding organizational behavior and dynamics.

Duration: 2 hours

I. Introduction (15 minutes) A. Welcome and introduction to the topic B. Briefly explain the importance of organizational theory in understanding how organizations function C. Share the lesson objectives and outline the structure of the session

II. Classical Organizational Theories (30 minutes) A. Overview of Classical Organizational Theories 1. Scientific Management Theory (Frederick Taylor) 2. Administrative Theory (Henri Fayol) B. Video Resource: “Scientific Management Theory” (10 minutes) - Link: [insert YouTube link] C. Worksheet Activity: “Classical Organizational Theories” (10 minutes) - Provide a worksheet with questions related to the video and theories - Link: [insert Google Drive link]

III. Modern Organizational Theories (45 minutes) A. Overview of Modern Organizational Theories 1. Human Relations Theory (Elton Mayo) 2. Systems Theory (Ludwig von Bertalanffy) 3. Contingency Theory (Fred Fiedler) B. Video Resource: “Systems Theory in Organizational Behavior” (15 minutes) - Link: [insert YouTube link] C. Worksheet Activity: “Modern Organizational Theories” (15 minutes) - Provide a worksheet with questions related to the video and theories - Link: [insert Google Drive link]

IV. Application and Discussion (30 minutes) A. Case Study Analysis: Applying Organizational Theories (20 minutes) - Provide a case study related to organizational behavior and ask students to analyze it using the theories discussed B. Group Discussion: Key Takeaways and Insights (10 minutes) - Encourage students to share their analysis and insights from the case study - Facilitate a discussion on the relevance and limitations of classical and modern theories in understanding real-world organizations

V. Assessment (15 minutes) A. Quiz: Organizational Theory Concepts (10 minutes) - Provide an online quiz to assess students’ understanding of the key concepts covered in the lesson - Link: [insert online quiz platform link] B. Q&A Session and Wrap-up (5 minutes) - Address any questions or concerns raised by students - Summarize the main points covered in the lesson and emphasize the importance of organizational theory in understanding organizations

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