The study of group behavior and how group functioning affects organizational effectiveness.
Emphasis is placed on decision-making and resolving conflict in groups.
Introduces the student to the concepts of organizational structure, culture, power, and values. The use of these organizational dynamics is linked to organizational change and management principles including Transformation Leadership. Provides students with an understanding of the classic principles of organizational structure as well as an awareness of contemporary management concepts and theories. Students will use these diagnostic and analytical skills in the foundational levels of their Organizational Research Project. Each student will complete a Leadership Inventory of current skills.