Location

Community Services & Continuing Education - Alexandria

Objectives

• This course aims to improve understanding of behavior in organization and the ability to lead people to achieve more effectively toward increased organizational performance-Understanding individual behavior in organizations, including diversity, attitudes, , emotions, moods, personality, values, perception, decision making, and motivational theories. - Understanding group behavior in organizations, including communication, leadership, power and politics, conflict, and negotiations. -Understanding the organizational system, including organizational structures, culture, and change.

Outcomes

• Identify the relation between dependent and independent variables in OB • Analyze individual and group behavior.• Understand the implications of organizational behavior on the process of management. • Identify different motivational theories and evaluate motivational strategies used in a variety of organizational settings. • Evaluate the appropriateness of various leadership styles and conflict management strategies used in organizations. • Describe and assess the basic design elements of organizational structure and evaluate their impact on employees. • Explain how organizational change and culture affect working relationships within organizations.• Appreciate the role of communication • Identify major ethical issues in Human Resource Policies and Practices

Course Contents

• Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior• Individual Behavior, Personality, and Values• Lesson 12: Organizational Culture• Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations• Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress• Foundations of Employee Motivation• Applied Performance Practices• Decision Making and Creativity• Team Dynamics• Communicating in Organizations• Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace• Leadership in Organizational Settings