HRD 501 - Organizational Theory and Behavior

Credits: 3
Note HRD Students only.
This course is designed to expose students to the foundations of group interactions and processes within the workplace. Students will explore a variety of management theories and organizational behavior principles, and examine organizations as complex social systems. Topics will include leadership, motivation, conflict and conflict resolution, communication and teamwork, and organizational change. The course will emphasize theories, research, and practices that are relevant to these areas. The course will focus on how group processes can facilitate or inhibit overall organizational effectiveness and discuss the interventions that can be used to effectively address these issues.