Includes issues in organizational effectiveness, culture, and life cycles. This course deals with theory and research from the behavioral sciences as they apply to the study of individual and group behavior in organizations. Topics include motivation, work related attitudes, stress and well-being, teams, decision making, leadership, design of work, career management, and organizational change. Students will work with a number of small businesses. The integration of knowledge and application of theories across functional areas are stressed.
Students interact with members of the local entrepreneurial community.