MGT 311 Organizational Behavior

Fall Semester Only. Organizational Behavior (OB) is the study of individuals and groups in organizations and is also concerned with the behavior of organizations as whole systems. This class considers each of these dimensions and their interrelations relevant to the functioning, performance, viability and vitality of human enterprises. Specific topics addressed include the history of management and organization concepts; perception, attitudes and individual differences; motivation; communication; group dynamics; work teams and intergroup relations including managing collaboration and conflict; leadership, power and decision making; the organizational environment; organization structure and design; organizational culture and effectiveness; organization development and change; and OB research methods. Also see Enrollment Requirements. Fall Semester Only.

Credits

3.00

Cross Listed Courses

MGT 311 & MMGT 311

Prerequisite

Open to students who have sophomore or higher class standing or higher AND who have completed MGT 123A or MGT123B