MGMT 505 or consent of department. A critical evaluation of theory, research, and practice related to individual and group behavior in organizational settings. Examination of motivation, leadership, communication, decision-making, diversity, and other processes in terms of their influence on individual, group, and organizational outcomes. MGMT 505 or consent of department. Synthesis of existent diverse philosophies relating to the growth of organized labor, with particular focus on the patterns of relationships between labor and management and the impact of these relationships on the socio-political environment of the community and the nation.
Strong emphasis is placed on research and the use of current literature.
MGMT 505 or consent of department. Development of methodological approaches to the study of the formulation of corporate strategy, strategic planning, and resource allocation processes. Analysis of relevant variables and their effects on strategic business behavior. Contingency theories of corporate strategy and strategic patterns for corporate success. MGMT 505 or consent of department.