BA 2700 Organizational Behavior

Course Description: Organizational Behavior is a study of human behavior in organizational settings. It is a directed study in the business organization and behavior and motivation in groups. Theoretical and experiential study in productivity tasks, communication, environmental variables, power, leadership and development.

Textbook: Organizations-Behavior, Structure, Processes; Gibson, Ivancevich, Donnelly. Irwin.

Prerequisite: BA 2010 Principles of Management

Specific Concepts to Address:

• Key Motivational Theories
• Team-Based Performance
• Leaders and Managers, Compare
• Characteristics and Skills for 21st Century Leadership
• Situational Leadership
• Organizational Structures

Suggested Emphases:

• Application of Situational Leadership Concepts
• Synthesis of models, alignment issues, customer needs and organizational structure

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