Students learn how to describe, analyze, design, and improve organizations through matching their structures, systems, cultures, and leadership to strategies and environments. Concepts are applied through case studies and current business events. Topics include linear programming, decision theory, applications of probability, forecasting, transportation problems, and network analysis. Computers are used in problem solving. Application of behavioral science concepts to organizational change.
Students work in groups to develop interpersonal and problem solving skills.
Application of total quality management concepts in improving organizations. Topics also include the tools and procedures for continuously improving processes, the team approach for applying TQM, actions used to introduce and implement TQM, institutionalization of TQM in organizational processes, and the transfer of TQM skills and procedures to suppliers and customers. The management of organizations in a global business environment. Topics include the effects of sociocultural, economic, geographic, legal, political, and technological differences on management and organizational behavior including staffing, interpersonal communication, negotiation, leadership, and organizational effectiveness. The proper form must be submitted to the Dean of the College of Business Administration at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the semester.