organizational behaviour
Spring 2014 Organizational Behavior MG6013
The exploration of the theories, research and practices that allow a better understanding of human behavior in organizations. Topics include motivation and job satisfaction; decision making; group dynamics; work teams; leadership; communication; power, politics and conflict; organization culture, structure and design; impact of technology; management of work stress; organizational change and development; and career management. Analysis of organizational behavior problems by self assessments, case studies and simulations. Course Objectives:
The objectives of this course are to:
1. Introduce you to the important concepts, ideas and research findings in the field of organizational behavior.
2. Enrich your thinking about the application of organizational behavior research to organizations 3. Provide you with an opportunity to acquire and apply specific organizational behavior principals to solve organizational problems.
Structure of the Course
In addition to readings, lectures and classroom discussions, this course will also incorporate several case exercises and other assignments. Class meetings will follow a lecture-discussion approach. Case discussions and small-group problem solving centered upon practical dilemmas faced by managers in organizational issues will be part of the course. Since many of the concepts and terms are sufficiently complex, reading the textbook prior to the in-class meetings will help your understanding during class time. I will not be reviewing in class every topic covered in each chapter or in an assigned reading.
Evaluation
Because this class is comprised predominantly of students who are not Organizational Behavior majors, I believe that four “unit tests” will be the most effective
The exploration of the theories, research and practices that allow a better understanding of human behavior in organizations. Topics include motivation and job satisfaction; decision making; group dynamics; work teams; leadership; communication; power, politics and conflict; organization culture, structure and design; impact of technology; management of work stress; organizational change and development; and career management. Analysis of organizational behavior problems by self assessments, case studies and simulations. Course Objectives:
The objectives of this course are to:
1. Introduce you to the important concepts, ideas and research findings in the field of organizational behavior.
2. Enrich your thinking about the application of organizational behavior research to organizations 3. Provide you with an opportunity to acquire and apply specific organizational behavior principals to solve organizational problems.
Structure of the Course
In addition to readings, lectures and classroom discussions, this course will also incorporate several case exercises and other assignments. Class meetings will follow a lecture-discussion approach. Case discussions and small-group problem solving centered upon practical dilemmas faced by managers in organizational issues will be part of the course. Since many of the concepts and terms are sufficiently complex, reading the textbook prior to the in-class meetings will help your understanding during class time. I will not be reviewing in class every topic covered in each chapter or in an assigned reading.
Evaluation
Because this class is comprised predominantly of students who are not Organizational Behavior majors, I believe that four “unit tests” will be the most effective