LDRS 611 - Organizational Behaviour (3 S. hrs)

This is a graduate level introduction to the social theory and analysis of
organizations. Process of individual behavior in organizations will be examined,
including attitudes, motivation, satisfaction, stress, perception, and attribution.
Social behavior studies will include group formation and structure, socialization,
organizational culture, and gender dynamics. Attention will be given to the
evolution of organizations along with the scaling or organizational processes
during growth and the consequent demands upon leaders as organizations
change.

Course Objectives

This course is designed to help leaders:
1. Understand the nature of human organizations and their broad individual
and social dynamics.
2. Gain sensitivity to the human needs that influence organizational life,
especially those that hinder or promote individual and team performance.
3. Develop understanding of the social dynamics of organizations and how
leaders must adapt their strategies as their organizations change in
character or size.
4. Build facility in analyzing organizational events and situations from
different theoretical and practical perspectives.
5. Know how to develop positive strategies for sustaining high motivation
and satisfaction among followers.