Foundation of behavioral science 2637-EMBA-EN-FBS
This 28-hour Foundations of Behavioral Science (organizational behavior, OB) module (8 meetings – 3.5 hours each) focuses on the interaction of the individual, the group, and the organization. Selected topics within these units of analysis that include perception, leadership, organizational change, culture, teams, conflict management, and power are presented through the lens of several key issues facing managers and leaders today. Instructional strategies include the presentation and discussion of relevant OB theory and practice. Individual and group activities, self-assessment tools, and case studies inform the class discussion.
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Term 2025:
This 28-hour Foundations of Behavioral Science (organizational behavior, OB) module (8 meetings – 3.5 hours each) focuses on the interaction of the individual, the group, and the organization. Selected topics within these units of analysis that include perception, leadership, organizational change, culture, teams, conflict management, and power are presented through the lens of several key issues facing managers and leaders today. Instructional strategies include the presentation and discussion of relevant OB theory and practice. Individual and group activities, self-assessment tools, and case studies inform the class discussion. |
Term 2026:
This 28-hour Foundations of Behavioral Science (organizational behavior, OB) module (8 meetings – 3.5 hours each) focuses on the interaction of the individual, the group, and the organization. Selected topics within these units of analysis that include perception, leadership, organizational change, culture, teams, conflict management, and power are presented through the lens of several key issues facing managers and leaders today. Instructional strategies include the presentation and discussion of relevant OB theory and practice. Individual and group activities, self-assessment tools, and case studies inform the class discussion. |
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Learning outcomes
1. Establish and apply OB concepts to case analyses.
2. Examine organizational culture from various perspectives.
3. Understand and apply various leadership traits and styles.
4. Examine methods of resolving conflict in organizations.
5. Understand the ethical dimensions of leadership.
6. Assess the effective use of power in organizations.
7. Discuss the impact of organizational change
Assessment criteria
Grading of participants is based on several areas: in-class participation (25%), small-group planning, discussion, and presentations (40%), and an in-class final presentation (35%). Total – 100%
Small group planning, discussion, and presentations- all members receive the same grade. For the final in-class presentation, students will be able to choose a topic related to OB and the application of what they have learned in this course, and how they will apply the learning to their actual work environment.