Course Description
Theories and models of behavior in organizations and institutions offering programs in workforce education. Theories affecting adaptation and change; determinants of individual, interpersonal, and group behavior, and institutional structures and processes are examined.
Athena Title
ORG BHV WORKFRC ED
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EOCS 8030
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1.Develop an understanding of the history and application of organizational thought 2.Identify aspects of the human dimension of organizations 3.Evaluate alternative management systems 4.Analyze issues of organizational change within post secondary institutions 5.Examine the role of the leader in organizational behavior 6.Relate motivational theory to organizational behavior 7.Gain breadth and depth in the literature of organizational behavior in post secondary education 8.Use reliable data and good information to impact organizational health in the workplace
Topical Outline
The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be necessary. 1. Course overview, objectives, assignments, schedule, terms and definitions 2. Research on the internet 3. Classical and modern organizational theory 4. Management paradigms 5. Change and organizational behavior 6. Organization culture, climate, and change 7. Human dimensions of the organization 8. Information technology/knowledge workers 9. Productivity in the organization 10. Decision making 11. Leadership styles/effectiveness 12. Dynamics of the multigenerational workplace 13. Conflict management 14. Innovation and organizational change 15. Evaluating the effectiveness of organizations 16. Issues and trends