Organizational Behavior: Understanding People at Work
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Overview
Subject area
MGT
Catalog Number
3300
Course Title
Organizational Behavior: Understanding People at Work
Department(s)
Description
This course provides an overview of theories, concepts, and research findings that help us understand the behavior of individuals and groups in work organizations. Topics covered include a brief history of organizational behavior (OB), research methods in OB, evidence-based management, individual attributes (e.g., personality, values, abilities), workforce diversity (including diversity, equity, and inclusion), worker motivation, decision making, stress, conflict, managing work-life boundaries, power dynamics, leadership, team dynamics, organizational structure, organizational culture, green sustainable behavior, and organizational change. At the end of the course, students will be able to use organizational behavior concepts and theories to diagnose common managerial and organizational problems and will be able to articulate insights into their own behavior and leadership style. This is a required course for the human resource management major and leadership and teams minor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
025257