BUS 30200 - Managing And Behavior In Organizations

An introduction to organizational behavior and management systems, the history and functions of management, and an analysis of the dynamic environment under which organizations operate. Topics include types of organizations, measures of organizational effectiveness, individual and group behavior, leadership, motivation, and strategies for developing teamwork.

Preparation for Course
P: BUS 10001 and BUS 20401 with grades of C- or better.
Sophomore or higher class standing.

Cr. 3.
Notes
Enrollment in business (BUS) courses numbered 30100 and above is restricted to students who meet established criteria: business majors who have met the pre-business requirements and been admitted into one of the business majors; or students that have declared other pre-approved programs or minors which require particular business courses, and completed all course prerequisites; or students that have obtained written permission from the department through which the course is offered.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Identify the functions of management and their roles within the organizational system.
2. Distinguish between the types of planning predominant within the management hierarchy.
3. Assess the impact of elements of organizational structure on leadership, motivation, teamwork, and communication.
4. Recognize types of decision making prevalent in organizations.
5. Understand motivational theories and their relationships to supervisor-subordinate interactions.
6. Know how leadership style and the foundations of leadership theory impact both the organization and the individual.