Primary emphasis is placed on understanding the organization as an open system. Students will learn to use a systems approach in basic organizational diagnosis. Contingency theory provides a theoretical framework for understanding the impact of the environment on organizational effectiveness and design. Library Research Methods Students are given information on how to use library resources in researching their baccalaureate topics. This module is a study of group behavior and how group functioning affects organizational effectiveness.
Emphasis is placed on decision making and resolving conflict in groups.
Students develop strategies for efficient and productive group management and determine which tasks are best handled by groups or individuals. This module focuses on organizational behavior as it relates to individual motivation, productivity, and performance. A secondary emphasis is a focus on effectiveness in interpersonal relationships. Students will develop understanding of theories of motivation and organizational behavior, and develop skills in effective interpersonal relationships. Students are shown methods for defining, researching, analyzing, and evaluating a problem they would solve in their work or a vocational environment.