COURSE OVERVIEW
Organizational Analysis (OA) involves evaluating an organization’s growth, workforce, operations, and overall work environment. This process is essential for management to identify areas of weakness and develop strategies to address them. OA also examines external factors that can impact performance and assesses the organization’s strategic potential and resources, enabling informed decision-making and long-term planning.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By participating in this program, attendees will be able to:

• Stay current with best practices and emerging trends in organizational analysis from an HR perspective.
• Gain insights into internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats.
• Learn to apply four common organizational analysis models.
• Understand the practical benefits of OA for decision-making and strategic planning.
• Develop skills in management, organizational theory, and organizational culture.
• Apply organizational behavior theories to real-world scenarios within their own organizations.

TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is ideal for leaders, supervisors, and professionals who need a deep understanding of organizational analysis theory and application, and who want to identify weaknesses and implement strategies that enhance strategic value.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY
This highly practical program is grounded in adult learning principles. Participants will engage in interactive discussions, role plays, and practical exercises. Short demonstrations, case studies, and action planning sessions will reinforce key concepts. Ample time will be allocated for Q&A and personalized discussions. Pre- and post-course assessments will measure learning effectiveness.

COURSE CONTENTS

Module 1 – Fundamentals of Organizational Analysis

• Key Topics:
  • Defining organizational analysis and its significance
  • Steps to conduct an effective OA
  • SWOT analysis as a tool for OA
  • Practical tips for preparing an organizational analysis report

Module 2 – Models of Organizational Analysis

• Key Topics:
  • How organizational analysis supports success in dynamic business environments
  • Understanding your business model as a key component of OA
  • Examining business functions and performance drivers
  • Four widely used OA models: Rational, Natural, Socio-Technical, and Cognitive models

Module 3 – Understanding Organizational Capabilities

• Key Topics:
  • Using SWOT analysis to identify competitive advantages
  • Assessing organizational strengths: management, workforce, resources, and HR goals
  • Conducting internal analysis to identify core competencies and resources
  • Linking capability assessment to strategic decision-making, financial objectives, and operational planning

Module 4 – Analytical Perspectives on Organizations

• Key Topics:
  • Applying organizational theories to systematically evaluate operations and management
  • Using theories to understand organizational structures, processes, and environments
  • Interpreting individual and group behaviors through analytical frameworks
  • Leveraging organizational theory to address unique challenges that cannot be solved by simple rules

Module 5 – Organizational Decision-Making

• Key Topics:
  • Rational system perspectives on organizational leadership and administrative units
  • Challenges in analytical decision-making and modeling
  • Validating decisions through real-world case studies
  • Evaluating organizational change programs and bridging gaps between planning and implementation
  • Overcoming resistance to organizational change