Org. Behavior & Lead. Theories

Catalog description

This course in organizational behavior integrates the management and behavioral principles, techniques, and concepts associated with human behavior in an organizational setting. The goal is to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness through increased understanding of the behavior of people at work. Topics include individual traits and values, motivation, work design and reward systems, group dynamics and decision-making, communication, conflict and negotiation, power and influence, organizational culture, and both classical and contemporary leadership theory and application. Through readings, lectures, group discussions, case studies and self-assessments, students have the opportunity for skill-building in the areas of individual, interpersonal, and intergroup organizational behaviors.