This course is designed to expose the student to the fundamental principles to understand human behavior inside business organizations. The course examines various theories developed to explain, influence and anticipate employee behavior in an organizational context. This course investigates individual and interpersonal behavior in organizations, including personality, decision-making, personal perceptions, teamwork, conflict, leadership, power, ethics, and influence. In addition, this course seeks to identify and analyze organizational-level factors affecting behavior, including change management, internal reward systems, culture, and organizational communication. 

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

By the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Examine and apply fundamental theories and concepts developed to influence human behavior inside organizations. 
2. Explain individual, group, ethical and organizational behaviors within the workplace. 
3. Analyze and differentiate the impact of individual strengths, interpersonal dynamics, and organizational influence on employee behaviour.
4. Evaluate and apply the theoretical concepts related to motivating personnel and effective leadership as a basis for management and leadership practices that enhance organizational performance. 
5. Analyze and apply theories and strategies for promoting employee engagement in the workplace. 

Course Schedule and Topics

This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one unit per week.

Week 1: Unit 1 – Introduction to Organizational Theory and Behavior

Week 2: Unit 2 – Organizational Concepts and Theories

Week 3: Unit 3 – Employee Motivation and Rewards

Week 4: Unit 4 – Attitudes, Perceptions, and Behaviors

Week 5: Unit 5 – Organizational Communication

Week 6: Unit 6 – Collaborative Dynamics: Groups and Teams

Week 7: Unit 7 – Leadership, Power, & Conflict

Week 8: Unit 8 – Organizational Culture and Change

Learning Guide

The following is an outline of how this course will be conducted, with suggested best practices for students.

Unit 1: Introduction to Organizational Theory and Behavior

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and submit the Portfolio Assignment

Unit 2: Organizational Concepts and Theories

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and submit the Portfolio Assignment

Unit 3: Employee Motivation and Rewards

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and submit the Portfolio Assignment

Unit 4: Attitudes, Perceptions, and Behaviors

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and submit the Portfolio Assignment

Unit 5: Organizational Communication

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments 
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and submit the Portfolio Assignment

Unit 6: Collaborative Dynamics: Groups and Teams

• Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments 
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and submit the Portfolio Assignment
• Begin Group Activity – Due Unit 7

Unit 7: Leadership, Power, and Conflict

• Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and Submit the Group Activity

Unit 8: Organizational Culture and Change

• Read through the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
• Complete the Discussion Assignment by posting in the Discussion Forum
• Respond to three of your fellow classmates’ posts in the Discussion Forum
• Complete and submit the Portfolio Assignment
• Complete the Course Evaluation