Organizational Behavior in Context

Catalog description

Builds upon the individual and team managerial skills developed in MENT 5182 by focusing on "people skills" as they relate to managing oneself and others within an organizational context. Prepares students to navigate and succeed in a complex organizational environment. Topics include organizational design, culture, managing diversity, understanding and managing social networks, power, politics, and organizational communications. Through the use of cases, experiential exercises and role playing, participants are given a "hands-on" opportunity to practice and gain insight into their managerial skills as they pertain to the larger organizational context.