I HRS 401 Dynamics of Group and Organizational Behavior Students examine group behavior and how group functioning affects organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on the principles of group dynamics, problem solving, decision making, and the diagnosis and resolution of conflict. Organizational Analysis Students assess how organizations function as complex systems. The inter-relatedness of organizational purpose, structure, leadership, and rewards is analyzed as students focus on the organization which normally is the setting for their Applied Research Project. Attention is given to the importance of being an effective communicator in both interpersonal and organizational contexts.
Students have the opportunity to practice and assess communication and presentation skills.
Class sessions include discussion of assigned readings, role-playing exercises, small group activities, and presentations. One's world view determines, or at least influences every area of life. Students will explore a Christian world view as it exists in tension with other prevailing perspectives on world views. Students describe the purpose, setting, history and background, scope, and importance of their Applied Research Project. They also report on a literature review related to their selected research topic.