MGT255

Course Description

This course provides an understanding of the discipline of organizational behavior within a management perspective. OB is considered at an individual, group and organization level. Job Attitude, perception, values and personality attributes are viewed from a management viewpoint with a consideration of motivation theories, decision making and the notion of ethics as applied to the workplace. Issues of trust, leadership and the conflict management process are reviewed. Organizations are examined as hierarchies and matrix structures and the concept of organizational culture is reviewed in terms of its impact upon performance. OB and the contribution it has made to HRM is examined. The course concludes with a consideration of organizational change and how best to optimize the change process.

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