The Dynamics of Groups and Individuals at Work
Course Objectives
This course is designed to offer learning opportunities for students to evaluate the interplay of the nature, meaning, and value of work with individual, group, organizational, and societal outcomes.
It explores strategies and methods for aligning individual interests and organizational needs to reach organizational goals.
Through readings, case analyses, exercises, presentations, and discussions, students analyze the philosophical, legal, psychological, and structural decisions that managers and leaders must make in managing the dynamic human element at work.
The course includes interpersonal skill development, with an emphasis on effective communication processes, to assist students in increasing their competence in successfully working with people.