Course Description:
This course will examine explanations of individual behavior, the nature of human behavior in groups, and the structure and functioning of organizations. It will provide an overview of the fundamental concepts of organizational theory and behavior, including organizational power, structures, decision-making, personal perceptions, teamwork, communication networks, motivation theories, leadership styles, and cultural influences. Students will learn multiple theories of organizational behavior and apply them to actual cases of organizational change. The objective is to teach students the fundamental concepts of organizational theory such as organizational power, structures, decision-making, personal perceptions, teamwork, and cultural influences.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of organizational theory and behavior
- Analyze the evolution of organization theory
- Examine explanations for individual behavior in organizations
- Explore the nature of human behavior in groups
- Evaluate practices and methods within organizations that facilitate or hamper effective behavior
- Analyze different perspectives on organizations
- Discuss how to apply theories to actual cases of organizational change
- Assess different motivation theories
- Compare various leadership styles
- Examine how cultural influences shape organizations
