The impact of group behavior on organizational effectiveness is studied.
Emphasis is placed on decision making and resolving conflicts in groups.
Students prepare a portfolio of personal and professional learning experiences which may be submitted for credit evaluation. World Views Fundamental issues involved in relating personal ethical values to the complex moral dilemmas faced by managers are introduced. Beginning with a consideration of the relationship between values and world views, the course proceeds to examine two different modes of ethical analysis and to explore problems associated with ethical relativism, professional ethics, conflicts of interest, and corporate social responsibility. Principles, concepts, and models of economics are presented with appropriate applications. The impact of effective communication on the work environment is analyzed.