Organizational Behaviour

Welcome to Organizational Behaviour! Organizational behaviour is a rare course where you can apply what you learn in the classroom to your everyday experiences. Whether you have worked in industry for 20 years or have just finished high school, organizational behaviour can be used to understand more about yourself, why some groups work effectively together while others are ineffective, and how organizations can respond to support the culture they want to create.

This course has been redesigned with you- the students- in mind. Feedback from students, instructors and a review of organizational trends have been assessed to provide students with exposure to the concepts and theories needed to prepare students for what to expect in business. As a result, materials and concepts have been selected to help you succeed in your chosen career path and make you a more valuable employee. Some of the topics that will be covered include:

· Contemporary organizational trends
· Personality, attitudes, and behaviour
· Motivation
· Teams and team development
· Communication
· Power
· Conflict and negotiation
· Leadership
· Organizational change
· Organizational culture

These concepts will be examined using various materials including course readings, case studies, videos, and activities designed to apply the concepts in an interactive way. Your participation in class will be crucial to getting the most out of the course and leveraging your experiences. Reflecting on your past and present experiences will help you develop a deeper understanding of the concepts and appreciation of the complexity of organizational processes.

We hope you enjoy your experience in Organizational Behaviour and are able to use the concepts to advance your studies and career!