Designing Work Organization Course | IIT Roorkee Management
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 133 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Categories | Management Studies |
| Credit Points | 3 |
| Level | Undergraduate/Postgraduate |
| Start Date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| End Date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 02 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 24 Apr 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
Master the Art of Building High-Performing Organizations
In today's volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world, the design of an organization is no longer a static blueprint but a dynamic determinant of success or failure. Why do some organizations thrive while others struggle, even with similar resources? The answer often lies in Organization Design. This critical discipline examines how a company's structure, processes, systems, and culture align to execute strategy, adapt to change, and achieve sustained effectiveness.
Taught by the eminent Prof. Santosh Rangnekar of IIT Roorkee, this comprehensive 12-week course, "Designing Work Organization," provides a deep dive into the theories and practical frameworks needed to analyze, diagnose, and redesign organizations for resilience and excellence.
Why This Course is Essential for Modern Managers
The pandemic underscored a harsh reality: organizations with rigid designs faltered, while agile, well-designed entities adapted and survived. This course moves beyond textbook definitions to answer pressing questions:
- How can design elements be manipulated to drive efficiency and innovation?
- What is the role of organizational culture in design?
- How do technology and global strategy influence structure?
- How can leaders design organizations for employee well-being and engagement?
Whether you are a manager, entrepreneur, HR professional, or student, understanding these principles is crucial for navigating contemporary business challenges.
Learn from an Industry Veteran and Academic Leader
Prof. Santosh Rangnekar brings a rare blend of academic rigor and extensive industry experience to this course. His credentials speak volumes:
- Expertise: Teaching key areas like Managerial Practices, Organizational Behavior, HRM, and Technology Management.
- Training Excellence: Conducted over 100 training programs worth more than ₹2 Crore for major corporations like BHEL, Ambuja Cement, Godrej Industries, and many PSUs.
- Research Authority: Guided 19 awarded Ph.D. scholars, with 10 currently pursuing, and has 131 publications to his name.
- Industry Consultancy: Principal Investigator on significant projects, including studies on Intellectual Property creation.
- Global Perspective: Attended and presented at international conferences across the USA, UK, Australia, Japan, Korea, and Europe.
This rich background ensures the course content is both theoretically sound and immediately applicable in real-world scenarios.
Detailed Course Curriculum: A 12-Week Journey
The course is meticulously structured to build your knowledge from foundational concepts to advanced applications.
| Week | Key Focus Areas |
|---|---|
| Weeks 1-2 | Foundations of Design, Strategy linkage, Assessing Organizational Effectiveness, Understanding Structure. |
| Weeks 3-4 | Inter-organizational Relationships, Environmental Impact, Decision-Making Models, and the Role of IT. |
| Weeks 5-6 | Change Management, Leading in a VUCA World, Organization Culture, and Ethics. |
| Weeks 7-8 | Organizational Challenges, Power & Politics, Leadership in Design, and the impact of Information & Workplace Technology. |
| Weeks 9-10 | Innovation Management, Design Thinking, Organizational Life Cycle, Bureaucracy, and Development Tools. |
| Weeks 11-12 | Global Organizational Design, Sustainability, Workplace Well-being, and designing for Employee Experience & Engagement. |
Who Should Enroll?
This course is designed for a wide audience, reflecting the universal need for sound organizational design:
- Students: B.Tech, MBA, and Ph.D. scholars in management.
- Professionals: Middle and Senior-level executives across all industries.
- Academics: Faculty members seeking to enhance their teaching and research.
- Entrepreneurs: Founders looking to build scalable and resilient organizations.
Industry Support: As the course deals with core human behavior and organizational principles, it is applicable and valued across all industry sectors.
Key Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
- Apply analytical frameworks to diagnose real-world organizational design challenges.
- Understand and evaluate the contextual factors (environment, technology, size) that determine organizational effectiveness.
- Strategically maneuver design elements—structure, systems, processes, and culture—to enhance performance and adaptability.
- Design organizations that foster innovation, manage change effectively, and promote a positive, engaging workplace.
Recommended Textbooks
- Daft & Uppal: Understanding the Theory and Design of Organizations (11th Ed.) – A core text for foundational theories.
- Galbraith, Downey & Kates: Designing Dynamic Organizations – A practical, hands-on guide for leaders.
- Khandwalla: Organizational Design for Excellence – Offers valuable insights with an Indian context.
Build Organizations That Last
Organizational design is the invisible architecture that shapes every action, decision, and innovation within a company. In an era of constant disruption, mastering this architecture is not optional—it's imperative. Prof. Santosh Rangnekar's "Designing Work Organization" course equips you with the intellectual tools and practical wisdom to become an architect of effective, resilient, and human-centric organizations. Enroll today and take the first step in designing the future of work.
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