Organizational Behavior Management: Principles and Practices

Catalog description

This course will provide candidates with an in-depth review of the principles and practices of organizational behavior management (OBM). OBM refers to the practice of employing the principles and procedures of applied behavior analysis to performance management in businesses, systems and corporations. Discussion will be based on contemporary texts and research literature within the field of OBM. Course topics will include history of OBM, background philosophy, assessment of targets, data collection procedures, changing professional behavior through the principles of reinforcement and punishment, providing feedback to employees and behavioral safety. Discussion will be supported by current research. Candidates will need to demonstrate mastery of these concepts through different assessments including exams, role plays, projects and/or presentations.