Theories of Social Organization I- Summer, 2012
Professor Charles Rudiger-This is his last class before retiring. Professor Rudiger is an amazing professor and taught us so much. When I think of Dr. Rudiger's class, I think of W. Edwards Deming. Best known for his work in Japan and taught top management to improve design.
1. Customer Satitfaction-first time, on time, everytime
2. Continious Improvement-reduce cost, reduce problem, reduce cost per unit if you can
3. Use statistical control-variation
4. Staff Development-focus on people that that make it happen
A course in classic, modern, and emergent organizational analyses of systematic relationships through use of theories in understanding and predicting the behavior or groups and participants in various social organizations. Major leadership theories, practices, and philosophies, and their contributions to leadership practice and outcomes are examined and evaluated. Basically: "How Things Work" in contemportary organiazations and in real time.
Assignment: SWOT ANALYSIS ON LONG ISLAND
Key Concepts:
Rashomon - Where you sit determines where you stand
Teachable Moments - Sustainability
Application:
You have to be ready
Do not be scared to succeed
Theorist:
Hegelian Dialectic - a conversation between two people
