Introduction to Organizational Behavior (OB6301.0G1)

Purposes of the Course:

1. To develop an understanding of concepts, research, and theories in the study of human behavior in organizations.

2. To introduce the student to primary research and the application of associated theories to individual, group, and organizational-level behavior. Emphasis will be placed on the application of this information to the business environment.

3. To provide cases, examples, and exercises that will help students incorporate contemporary knowledge of organizations into their thinking and behavior.

4. To create an awareness of the relationships that diversity and ethics have on organizations and on organizational behavior concepts.

5. To help foster improved competency in several critical management skills.

6. To help prepare students to transfer this knowledge to real-life settings.

Instructor:

Laurie L. Ziegler

Email: ziegler@utdallas.edu
Web page: http://som.utdallas.edu/faculty/faculty_ziegler.htm

Course Materials:

 Please, refer to the MBS Direct Bookstore or Off-Campus Books for information on texts needed for this course.

Proctored Exam: No

Syllabus: View course syllabus in UTD Syllabus Repository