This course concentrates on explaining individual and group behavior in organizations. Topics include motivation, communication, power, influence, leadership, conflict management, organizational development. We will also consider public sector organizations, from the Federal Government to small as hoc activist groups. All organizations have common constraints and objectives. All organizations must have a surplus of revenues over expenses in order to insure survival into the long term future.
All organizations are independent.
They must recognize the demands of the society in which they are allowed to operate. Business 323 will examine the dynamics created by the need to balance individual organizational goals and objectives with the demands of society. The contributions of behavioral science to motivational systems and to relationships among individuals and organizations are examined. The class considers means for developing, utilizing and remunerating workers. The responsibilities and staff functions within personnel administration are covered with job analysis, planning, recruitment, training, appraisal, career development and compensation systems.