EXMGT 5587 - Organizational Behaviour
Course Description
Explores the theory and practice of the organization in three major parts: the organizational environment, the organizational structure, and the behaviour of groups and individuals within the organization. Topics include the social role of managers, organizational structure, individual perception, motivation, decision-making and leadership, communication, teamwork and stress in the work place.
Who Should Take This Course?
Aimed at beginning to mid-career individuals interested in acquiring new workplace skills, this course will also benefit prospective or aspiring managers ready to take the next step in their careers.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- 🗸 Understand how individual, group and organization behaviours interact and impact each other; and how these three levels impact the organization and its success.
- 🗸 Evaluate the various OB theories in the context of your own organization and experience with supervisors, peers and staff.
- 🗸 Interpret the theories explored and apply them in your workplace.
- 🗸 Question and debate the theory to judge its application in certain situations and workplace environments.
Notes
- 🗸 Fully online course, accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- 🗸 Learn through lectures and lively discussions, as you broaden your network and apply the course content to the context of your own work or organization and explore its implications for your professional practice.
- 🗸 This is a graded course; assessment activities may include exams, projects, presentations, journals, or research papers. Refer to the course syllabus for details on activities and assignments.
- 🗸 A textbook is required for this course; further information will be provided in the course syllabus
- 🗸 Refer to the course syllabus for details on activities and assignments.
- 🗸 Additional learning materials are provided through eClass at no additional cost.
Recommendations
Applicants intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.
Applies Towards the Following Programs
- Certified Administrative Professional : Required Courses
- Certified in Management : Elective Courses
- Human Resources Management Certificate : Core Courses
- Management Development Certificate : Elective Courses
- Occupational Health And Safety Certificate : Core Courses
- Occupational Health and Safety Professional Diploma : OHS Certificate Core Courses