Course Description

This course creates a knowledge base from which students can develop organizational competence. It examines the relationships between organizational performance and the behavior of individuals, groups, and overall organizations. Emphasis is placed on interpersonal issues as well as challenges arising from technological change, workforce diversity, ethical dilemmas, and internationalization.

Methodology:
The key focus should be on how different theories, frameworks, and activities have shaped your understanding of organizational behavior, and how they connect with your broader academic and professional development.
Example: Professional development refers to how learning about organizational behavior has shaped your thoughts on how you should conduct yourself at work.

Measurable Learning Objectives

• Gain sensitivity to the human needs that influence organizational life, especially those that hinder or promote individual and team performance, while applying Transformational Servant Leadership concepts to readings and case studies.
• Understand the nature of human organizations and their broad individual and social dynamics.
• Develop understanding of the social dynamics of organizations and how leaders must adapt their strategies as their organizations change in character or size.
• Build a facility in analyzing organizational events and situations from different theoretical and practical perspectives.
• Develop positive strategies for sustaining high motivation and satisfaction among followers.

Textbook

Your textbook is an e-book subscription. You are required to access the VitalSource webpage to obtain it:

Johns, G., & Saks, A. M. (2019). Organizational Behaviour (11th ed.). Pearson Education Canada.
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