BUS 255 Organizational Behavior in Business

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course covers the impact of different management practices and leadership styles on worker satisfaction and morale, organizational effectiveness, productivity, and profitability. Topics include a discussion of formal and informal organizations, group dynamics, motivation, and managing conflict and change. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze different types of interpersonal situations and determine an appropriate course of action.

Course is typically offered in Fall.
Course has transfer restrictions - 10 years

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of the course, a student should be able to do the following:

Investigate the key drivers of worker satisfaction.
Evaluate the influences on and components of employee morale.
Examine contributors to organizational productivity and effectiveness.
Recognize how organizational behavior impacts profitability.
Analyze the appropriate course of action in different types of interpersonal situations.