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This course provides an introduction and broad overview of the Organizational Behavior (OB) field. Organizations are much more than only a means for providing goods and services - they create the settings in which most people spend their lives. This course focuses on introducing the three levels of OB: Individual, Group, and Organizational Levels. It integrates conceptual and applied material through discussions, presentations, case studies and role playing.
To provide conceptual knowledge and present main concepts needed to understand OB
To introduce the three main levels of OB: Individual, Group, and Organizational Levels
To introduce main skills and competencies needed to effectively manage performance
To identify major individual variables that influence work behavior
Understand differences between groups and teams, and criteria for effectiveness
Explain elements in the communication process and ways to improve organizational communication
Define leadership and how it can enhance employee performance
To effectively put OB knowledge into action and apply theoretical knowledge in organizations