Organizational Theory and Behavior

This course explores both traditional and contemporary organizational theories, and  reviews applied research in organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is on the  principles and practices of organizational restructuring, organizational development  and planned changes, systems and processes, self-managed teams, and  organizational learning. Experiential learning will reinforce systematic inquiry and  applied organizational assessment and intervention skills. Includes analysis of the  major issues – change, diversity, ethics, sustainability – that modern complex  organizations face.