Course Description
This course introduces the basic concepts, theories, and practices for understanding behavior in organizations. Emphasis is on the skills that enhance individual, group, and organizational effectiveness. Through discussions, exercises, and research projects, students explore how and why people think, feel, and act in workplace settings.
Athena Title
Organizational Behavior
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in MGMT 5920, MGMT 5920S
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite
MGMT 3000 or MGMT 3000H or MGMT 3000E
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will analyze qualitative interview data to identify themes and patterns related to organizational commitment or job performance, drawing evidence-based conclusions.
- Students will design and test a theoretical framework using qualitative and quantitative data to analyze factors influencing job performance or organizational commitment.
- Students will analyze how individual backgrounds and experiences influence workplace behavior and present reflections on the implications for organizational culture.
- Students will synthesize employee data into a professionally written report that clearly articulates findings and actionable recommendations tailored to an organizational audience.
- Students will deliver an oral presentation that effectively summarizes key findings from employee data, using appropriate language, tone, and visual aids for a professional audience.
Topical Outline
- Understanding key multi-level OB concepts (e.g., job performance, commitment, team cohesion, etc.)
- Defining research questions
- Developing hypotheses
- Creating survey measures
- Methods in data collection
- Data analysis
- Interpreting data
- Providing data-driven recommendations
Institutional Competencies
Analytical Thinking
The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.
