This course examines the individual, group and organizational level influences on human behavior in organizations. Cadets will gain an understanding of these influences and use the insights gained to formulate leader actions to effectively motivate and lead individuals and teams. The course emphasizes the practical application of organizational behavior theories and research findings to everyday situations cadets encounter as well as to those they will encounter in the field Army. Course content includes and overview of research methods in the behavioral sciences, foundations of individual behavior, diversity, international organizational behavior, motivation, decision making, feedback and rewards and power and influence. We will also examine organizational influences on ethical behavior with an emphasis on creating ethical climates in the organizations we belong to.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
A research project that focuses on inspiration/motivation within organizations and presentation of the project orally and in written papers. Reading ýclassicý articles in the field of organizational behavior and briefing classmates.
