Human Capital and the Triple Bottom Line

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The objective of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and analyze the relationship between organizational productivity and human capital variables. In this context, human capital is conceptualized as the knowledge, skills, ability, and personal characteristics that drive employee behavior. Organizational productivity is conceptualized broadly as the “triple bottom line” – the interconnectedness of economic, social, and environmental performance. The instructor will present a mix of cutting-edge empirical findings and knowledge gleaned from practical applications of organizational behavior and talent management research. Students will gain a strong understanding of how organizational-level variables relate to (and motivate) employees’ responsible behaviors; how to select, train, and lead for individual productivity and responsibility; and how to use people-based analytics to improve organizational productivity.