Managing Organizational Behavior in Technology-Based Organizations. 3 credits, 3 contact hours

Catalog description

Organizational behavior, in its most general sense, addresses how organizations work. The sub-topics within this general domain are all concerned with the general question of how to design organizations, processes, and policies that enhance individual, team and organizational performance. The course provides the concepts and tools to conduct meaningful analyses to address challenges and find opportunities. Topics covered include: organizational structure, coalitions and teams, organizational culture, power and politics in organizations, personality, conflict and negotiation, leadership, motivating employees, and organizational change.