MGMT 320

Organizational Behavior

4 Undergraduate credits
Effective August 1, 1998 – Present

Graduation requirements this course fulfills

This course focuses on the behavior of individuals and groups within diverse organizations and on organizational structure and processes. Topics include motivation, group development and dynamics, teamwork, communication, organizational structure, job design, stress, power, politics, conflict, and organizational culture.

Special information

Recommended: MGMT 310 Management Principles and Practices.

Learning outcomes

General

  • Describe the major factors affecting behavior of individuals and groups within organizations.
  • Articulate the importance of organizational behavior to the effectiveness of organizations.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of major concepts and theories of organizational behavior.
  • Identify tools managers can use to achieve individual, team and organizational goals.
  • Interpret, critically analyze, recommend, and defend with supporting evidence feasible courses of action for case studies.
  • Demonstrate self-awareness about work related attitudes and behaviors.