Through readings and case studies, students will consider opposing ethical and moral viewpoints frequently confronted by individuals in organizations of today. The goal of the research project is to utilize classroom learning in a practical way to solve and implement real life solutions to an organizational problem chosen by the participants. Working individually or in small groups, students will apply field research, leadership theory, change management and communication skills during the second half of their program to improve performance in a real organizational setting. The small group is the fundamental building block of organizational success. The new team structures and the skills needed to lead, coach and participate as a team member will be studied and practiced.
Every organization has conflict.
The successful ones know how to use it constructively. This course will address the individual and group dynamics of getting to common ground. The Christian perspective and its application in the secular workplace will be explored. An understanding of human resource management is essential for leadership and it plays an increasingly important strategic function in the development of future organizational directions. The development, design and implementation of human resource policies and practices to reach strategic organizational objectives will be examined along with the expanding role of HR professionals.