Dr. Harvey Kolodny

Professor

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Biography

Harvey Kolodny is a Professor Emeritus at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, with extensive expertise in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management. His primary research interest revolves around the interplay between technology and organizations. Kolodny's teaching focuses on transformational organizational change within large organizations and the design of complex organizational structures, especially matrix organization designs and sociotechnical systems. Additionally, he specializes in the design of government organizations to foster innovation and support commercialization for small and medium-sized enterprises. He has held numerous academic and non-academic positions including serving as a Director for Citizens' Alliance United Sustainable Environment and the Dufferin Arts Council. His academic journey has also seen him engage with various prestigious organizations and main research directions that integrate technology into organizational frameworks. Kolodny has delivered invited lectures, has been actively involved in academic service, and has authored significant publications in renowned journals and academic assemblages. He holds degrees from Harvard University (DBA), Sherbrooke (MBA), and McGill (BEng).

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

— Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

Served as a Professor Emeritus specializing in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management.

Professor

— Present

Rotman School of Management • Toronto, ON

Taught courses focusing on organizational behaviour and management.

Associate Professor

— Present

Faculty of Management, University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

Contributed to the development of curricula and research in management.

Visiting Researcher

— Present

Stockholm School of Economics • Stockholm, Sweden

Conducted research on management practices in Sweden.

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology