BUS 214 - Organizational Behavior

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Business

Description:

This course is an introduction to the study of human behavior in organizations. The purpose of this course is to increase the student's understanding and awareness of individual, interpersonal, group and organizational activities and events, as well as to increase the ability to manage change and create policy. The course emphasizes principles, concepts and theories applicable to organizations of any type. Such knowledge will help students develop skills to manage successfully and influence today's workers, teams and organizations. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the relationship among individuals' values, attitudes, behavior, and job satisfaction and performance management; Discuss the major theories of motivation; Explain the importance of groups and teams and how communication, conflict, and decision-making affect creativity and performance; Explain the importance of leadership and communication skills in effective management of employees; Discuss the effects of power and politics on organizational effectiveness; Identify how individual differences in values, attitudes, and social perceptions affect organizations and diversity management; Describe organizational culture, change, mentoring, and stress management and how they affect employee and organizational success; Analyze the role managers and leaders play in contributing to organizational success.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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