Organizational Behavior - IIEI-345

Course Description: This course provides an examination of organizational behavior from the perspective of the practicing manager. Understanding group and individual behavior as they relate to the organization are explored as critical factors in developing successful communication, motivation, leadership, culture, and a working organizational structure.  This course discusses the necessity of assessing the internal and external environment of an organization as it relates to interpersonal skills in a dynamic and ever-changing business environment.

Prerequisite: No specific previous courses required.

Course Credit: 3 Credit Hours

Major Course Topics & Course Outcomes

As a result of the group and individual activities included in this course, the student will acquire the following knowledge and skills that can be applied to the workplace: 

 

Organizational Behavior and the Business Environment

Individual Behavior

Group Behavior  

Leadership, Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Structure/Work Design 

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Human Resources

 

Course Materials:

There is one textbook for this course.

Organizational Behavior, (11th Edtion) 2004, Robbins, Stephen P., Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
ISBN 0131914359

 

Please note that textbooks are subject to change. Please contact your advisor before purchasing the textbook for your class to confirm.