In­form­a­tion Man­age­ment in Or­gan­iz­a­tions

Course content

With the rise of the internet and digitalization, practices of managing information in organizations are in a stage of transition away from the conventional paradigm of retrieving information stored in silos towards a new paradigm based on digital networking and information construction. The course embarks upon a journey to trace this transition by, first, discussing conventional practices (e.g. records management, taxonomies) and the changes these practices are going through due to digitalization. It is against this backdrop that the course then continues to discuss new practices of information management (e.g. blockchain, AI) as well as the implications of these practices on economic ventures, organized collaboration and many other domains of social interaction. In order to learn how to apply these practices in real-life contexts, the students will have to work with a real organization of their choosing, identify a real problem in that organization, and design a solution in the form of a business case.

The course subscribes to CBS’ Nordic Nine strategy, as it teaches students to move beyond mere operational issues and consider the wider strategic, societal, and ecological context. Students also learn to appreciate ambiguity and complexity by learning basic principles of systemic thinking and to address ethical considerations as responsible information managers. Finally, the classes focus on group work and class discussion, and on providing constructive feedback between students, which invites them to constantly re-evaluate their thinking and elaborate on their arguments.

For the final exam, students are allowed to choose whether they want to use GenAI as a supporting tool, if at all, (following CBS regulations) or for generating genuine content for the students. Students who choose the second option have to clearly declare that, mark the text generated by GenAI, and provide an appendix documenting how they used GenAI and critical reflections on their experiences.