Organizational Behavior integrates the study of social psychology and management. It applies knowledge from these areas in order to understand behavior of individuals working together in groups. Topics include leadership and power, group decision-making, communication, conflict resolution, motivation, and group socialization and development. HRM also stresses communication and relationships as they effect productivity, organizational effectiveness, and the satisfaction of personal objectives. As in the rest of the Business Curriculum, international aspects of management are considered.
Students investigate the economic and business issues encountered in managing the global firm.
Management theories and principles, appropriate to the global firm, will be illustrated in terms of the problems and issues studied. Application of marketing principles and case analysis to solving complex marketing problems combines the areas of marketing and management. Managerial areas include product management, pricing strategies, promotion, and distribution management. To find out more about St. Andrews or request an application, simply fill out our on-line response card .