LDRS 502 Organizational Theory

This course explains how organizational behavior has direct impact on organization financial and economic performance, human resources, and internal and external communication. Concepts (ex. Group dynamics, organizational culture, motivation etc.) and theories (human behavior, postmodernism, feminism) will be covered. Concepts that influence behavior such as group dynamics, organization culture, motivation, power and politics, and conflict management are some of the specific areas covered in this course. Theory will include scientific management, human behavior, integrated perspectives, postmodernist, critical, and feminist.

Credits

Student Learning Outcomes

To introduce students to organizational theory and different aspects of organizations
To introduce the four major views of organizational framing (structural, human, political, symbolic) within existing theory and research on organizations
To learn how to develop a case study by using each of these frames separately to examine and analyze organizational issues, behaviors, financial outcomes, and leadership decisions.
To practice applying the four lenses to examine and analyze organizational issues, identify possible options, and to understand the value of using different lenses.
To understand and appreciate the relationship between the human side and the structural side of organizations
To understand the influence of political dynamics and organizational culture in organizational behavior and in in decision-making
To critique organizational and leadership theories and to develop an appreciation on how examining issues, causes, and needs through different perspectives or lenses can expand your understanding of organizational behavior and your capacities as a leader
To examine organizational behavior and leadership through the experiences of another leader that you will interview for your final paper