NUR 725 Organizational Behavior and Systems Change: Theory and Practice

The successful implementation of a practice change in an organizational setting is a function of technical/clinical expertise in tandem with organizational insight. This course challenges the student to build a strong theoretical foundation in the areas of organizational behavior (logic/rationality, culture, power, politics, group dynamics, motivation, influence) and systems change (status quo assessment, leaping out, planning back, unfreezing, altering, refreezing, evaluating). Designed as a praxis endeavor, the student will apply theory in practice through a blending of case studies, written work, presentations and exams. Students will apply theories of organizational behavior and organizational assessment, to develop leadership in organizational change in order to facilitate a practice change. (3 credits)