MAN 310 Organizational Behavior

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Description
Curriculum

MAN – 310 Organizational Behavior is a self-study course whose grade is based solely on the final examination. This course of study that is necessary to be prepared for the final examination consists of eighteen lessons based on the readings from the textbook. Students should read the entire text of all the reading assignments. There are no formal homework assignments, but students are encouraged to answer all the review questions at the end of each Lesson to ensure that they have understood the relevant course material are well prepared for the final exam.

Course Description:
This course gives an appreciation and understanding of the field of organizational behavior and its application in managing human and other resources. Emphasis is placed on understanding individual behavior (motivation, self-awareness, leadership, etc.) and group dynamics (decision-making, group development and work). Topics include managing conflict, climate, learning styles, power, stress, process/content, human rights and quality in an organizational setting. Emphasis is placed on the importance of maintaining ethical behavior in an organizational setting.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

Identify critical skills required to manage in today’s workplace.
Appreciate the role of the communication process and its effect on group and individual behavior.
Diagnose group process behaviors that either assist or hinder group effectiveness.
Explain the impact of perceptual distortions for individuals, groups, and organizations.
Describe the stages of problem solving.
Apply key organizational behavior concepts to current work situations.

Distinguish the levels at which organizational behavior is examined
Assess the value of transformational leadership.
Evaluate effective communication and decision-making processes.
Apply organizational behavior concepts in a critique of an organizational issue or problem.
Discuss how culture influences conflict.