MBA 513 Organizational Dynamics

This course is designed to improve understanding of organizational dynamics, including a review of phenomena at the interpersonal, group, and organizational levels. It includes a review of various approaches to understanding organizations and an examination of factors that affect organizational performance. Concepts reviewed in this course include team and organization structure, employee well-being and motivation, conflict management, emotional intelligence, organizational culture, and power and the political aspects of organizations. Students will be encouraged to evaluate their own managerial philosophies, and effectively apply theory to address current challenges faced by managers and organizational leaders. (3 credits)