This course introduces students to the concepts and topics in Organizational Behavior, using an evidence-based approach on three levels: the individual, the interpersonal, and the group. At the individual level, students will look at decision-making, motivation, and personality. At the interpersonal level, students concentrate on power, influence, and negotiations. At the group level, the class will explore the leadership and organizational context, while looking at the intricate set of cultural assumptions and prejudices about human behavior that we unknowingly bring with us to the workplace. Emphasis is placed on the role of the first line supervisor in balancing, coordinating, and integrating individual and organizational needs. It is intended that students gain a better basis for understanding, evaluating, and managing complex organizations.

Course is cross listed with PSY342MAD