ADBM 1510 Management and Organizational Behavior

Management and Organizational Behavior examines human behavior in organizations and the relationship between this behavior and organizational effectiveness. Particular attention is given to the issues and dynamics that result from the increasing diversity of the workforce and the global contexts in which people work. The course introduces students to analytical frameworks for understanding and influencing individual, group, inter-group and total organization dynamics. It increases students awareness of and competence in dealing with people different from themselves. Through case studies, self-reflection, experiential exercises, lectures, and readings, students develop knowledge and skills for working effectively with a diverse set of people in complex environments, diagnosing managerial problems and developing effective plans for action, taking into account the impact of external stakeholders on internal organizational dynamics.