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MGT 561: Management Theory/
Organizational Behavior
3 credits
Examines the rationale underlying the methods of designing the structure of organizations, the functions of management, and research findings from the behavioral sciences that serve as a foundation for understanding how people relate. Topics include various managerial functions including planning, organizing, staffing and control. The course focus also includes organizational socialization, needs and motivation bureaucracy, and organizational change. The primary goal is to assist students in developing a basic understanding of essential and effective processes of management and human relations in administration.
Learning Goals
The course is designed to achieve several learning objectives that are important to the development of managerial talent. Specifically, the course seeks to develop/sharpen participants’ abilities to:• Manage individuals for high performance by developing a well-grounded understanding of individual and interpersonal behavior.• Effectively build and lead groups, and to use interpersonal interactions to communicate purpose and vision, inspire commitment, and motivate others.• Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.• Reason critically about organizational behavior problems and use suitable concepts and frameworks in making decisions on the problems.• Acquire knowledge and skills to effectively manage change.
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here.
Sections Offered: Spring 2024 |
| Management Theory/ Organizational Behavior |
| 0210-561-001 |
M. Yang |
Jan 29 - Apr 29 |
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Online |
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