By the end of this course, students should be able to:

(a) define the main design characteristics of a particular organization;

(b) to comprehend the basic processes, and how individuals and groups think and behave in organizations;

(c) analyse the fit between the organization, its people and their work and the environment;

(d) determine the fit between the organization's design and various elements such as its size, age, technology, and strategy;

(e) understand how all these variables bring about organizational effectiveness.