Applied Research Project Pt. Applied Research Project Pt. Applied Research Project Pt.
Students examine group behavior and how group functioning affects organizational effectiveness.
Emphasis is placed on the principles of group dynamics, problem solving and decision making, the diagnosis and resolution of conflict, and managing meetings. Students evaluate their own lives from the perspective of adult development theory and discover their personality profile and unique learning style. Students learn the purpose and value of research as a problem-solving tool in organizations. Approaches for identifying, analyzing, and studying organizational problems are emphasized as students select and analyze appropriate organizational problems for their applied research projects. Organizational Analysis - 3 credits Students analyze how organizations function as complex systems.