Course Description
Emphasizes fundamental concepts of organizational theory from a managerial perspective as applied to the behavior and performance of organizations and serves as the capstone course for the program.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, students will be able to
- Explain the nature of organizational structure and what determines that structure
- Describe organizational effectiveness and how to measure that effectiveness
- Determine structural design options and when these design options should be implemented
- Explain the linkage between organizational theory and practical applications to everyday management
Week 1
Lecture: Overview
Lecture: Individual Behavior and Motivation in the Workplace
Outcomes
- Explain individual behavior as it relates to the organization
Week 2
Lecture: Team Behavior and Managing the Environment
Outcomes
- Explain decision making and creativity as it relates to the organization
Week 3
Lecture: Power Influence
Outcomes
- Examine the roles of power and influence in the organization
Week 4
Lecture: Leadership in Organizational Settings
Outcomes
- Examine leadership in organizational settings
Week 5
Lecture: Organizational Theory
Outcomes
- Explain organizational theory
Week 6
Lecture: Organizational Process
Outcomes
- Explain organizational process
Week 7
Lecture: Organizational Culture
Outcomes
- Explain organizational culture
Week 8
Lecture: Organizational Change
Outcomes
- Explain organizational change
The course description, objectives and learning outcomes are subject to change without notice based on enhancements made to the course. December 2013
