BUSA 3550 Organizational Behavior and Leadership Theories

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.

Registration Name

Org Behavior Leadershp Theories

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

none

Offered

Demorest: Fall, Online: Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Explain orally and in writing how personality, emotions, values, attributes and perceptions influence behaviors in organizations.
• Apply theories and concepts of motivation to develop strategies for improving work performance and organizational effectiveness.
• Use organizational behavior theories, frameworks, principles and tactics to prevent organizational behavior problems and when problems are identified, create alternatives to address them by applying critical thinking skills.
• Evaluate the influences of organizational culture and processes on organizational effectiveness.
• Summarize a leadership approach that supports achievement of organizational goals.