SEMINAR IN ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND DESIGN

MHR 704

Examines the effective management of behavior in organizations. Focuses on the application of theories of leadership and work motivation. Includes critical conceptual and analytical assessment of these theories. Emphasizes the management of work performance, managerial skill building, and enabling followers.

ISYE/PSYCH 854

SOC 632

Sociological perspectives on the structures and processes of large-scale formal organizations in Western society; a wide ranging examination of contemporary organizational theory and research, with illustrations from business, governmental, military, political and educational organizations.

ISYE/PSYCH 653

Design of productive organizations and people's roles within them. Issues including boundary location, organizational decision levels, autonomous work groups, implementation and diffusion. Roles of the union. Case studies.

MHR 700

Management of people and organizations, exploring concepts that will be valuable as a current employee or a future employee, manager, or leader. Concepts will be discussed at the individual, group or team, and the organizational level. Key organizational behavior topics include: diversity, attitude and job satisfaction, emotions, personality and value, individual and group decision making, motivation, teams, leadership, influence, strategy, organizational structure and culture, and change management.