Organizational behaviour

COURSE DESCRIPTION

"How can individuals and groups within organizations work together effectively to achieve their goals while maintaining well-being, job satisfaction, and organizational performance?" - Being successful within an organization, whether as a newly hired employee or a CEO, requires an understanding of the human side of management and an in-depth understanding of how organizations and people work.
Although we are not machines and certainly not programmable, delving into the realm of organizational behavior offers valuable insights into human dynamics within a work setting. By enhancing your comprehension of personal and collective behavior among colleagues, teams, and leaders, you take a crucial initial stride towards fostering constructive transformations in both your own work approach and the overall functioning of your organization. Your own personal traits, abilities, skills, and knowledge will be valuable tools throughout your career. However, as you move up through any organization it is increasingly critical that you develop your ability to work with a multicultural diverse group of people and understand and leverage the organization's dynamics.
This course provides an overview of key organizational behavior concepts and their relevance in international management. Students will explore cross-cultural communication, leadership styles, motivation, and more, gaining practical skills for success in diverse global organizations. These concepts and models have applications to a variety of organizations?not only businesses, but also governments, non-profits, athletic teams, social clubs, and religious groups. By the end of the class, you will have a deep understanding of organizational behavior.

COURSE CONTENTS

Topic 1: The Science of Organizational Behavior. Evidence-Based People Management.
Topic 2: Organizational Structure and Design.
Topic 3: The Individual: Traits, Attitutes, Values, Emotions.
Topic 4: Employee Well-being and Work-Life Balance.
Topic 5: Motivation and Employee Engagement.
Topic 6: Team Dynamics and Collaboration.
Topic 7: Cross-Cultural Communication and Diversity in Organizations.
Topic 8: Leadership.
Topic 9: Organizational Culture and Change Management.