ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND LEADERSHIP (4 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Identity key theoretical aspects and practical applications of organizational behavior and Leadership; Apply OB and Leadership concepts and theories to analyze and improve work situations; Support students own traits and OB and Leadership competencies in the workplace for professional success and as potential organizational leader.

Topics:

1. Introduction to Organizational Behavior;
2. Diversity in Organizations;
3. Attitudes and Job Satisfaction;
4. Emotion and Moods;
5. Personality and Values;
6. Perception and Individual Decision Making;
7. Motivation: From Concepts to Applications;
8. Foundations of Group Behavior; Understanding Work Teams;
9. Communication;
10. Leadership;
11. Power, Politics, Conflict and Negotiation;
12. Foundations of Organization Structure; Organizational Culture;
13. Organizational Change and Stress Management.