LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

Catalog description

This course examines how individuals add value to organizations by defining and examining the nature of leadership. Students will discover their own leadership strengths and weaknesses while learning techniques for collaborative problem solving and critica l thinking in leadership contexts. The course studies the interpersonal relationships of people in organizations, group dynamics, and the influence of organizational structures on work behaviors. The nature of human attitudes and behaviors as they relate t o workplace effectiveness is discussed. Topics include motivation, decision -making, communication, organizational culture, staffing, and employee development. Prerequisite: BUSN 503 or equivalent.