The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an in-depth study of concepts relevant to understanding and predicting human behavior in organizations. Topics include personality, motivation, leadership, group processes, decision making, conflict resolution and interpersonal communication. Research in psychology, sociology, human resources and management is synthesized as they contribute to the understanding of individual and group productivity within the organization. Teamwork, leadership and problem solving are emphasized through experiential learning, and/or case methods. Assignments include written and oral presentations.
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