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WNC Catalog 2007-2008: Management 235
Course Description and Outline


MGT 235: Organizational Behavior


2007-2008
Credits 3
Schedule of Classes Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years)
Academic Discipline Management
Academic Division Business and Computer Technology
Prerequisites MGT 201 or MGT 212
Transfer Information Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
Programs of Study This course can be found in the following programs of study:
I : Catalog Course Description
Studies concepts, theories and case studies concerning the behavior of people in modern business organizations. Analyzes the internal organization structure, and managerial roles and functions, in the business and other goal-oriented institutions. Studies theory and design of organizational structure, impact of work flow, leadership styles, and control systems on human behavior.
II : Course Objectives
  1. Introduces the concepts of organizational behavior.
  2. Reviews individual behavior, personality and emotion, decision making and basic motivation concepts and applications.
  3. Studies foundations of group behavior, work teams, conflict, negotiation, and leadership.
  4. Discusses the role of power and politics in organizations.
  5. Reviews the foundations of organizational structure.
  6. Addresses the organizational effect of culture, change, and development.
  7. Evaluates human resource policies and practices.
III : Course Linkage
Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

This class meets a requirement of the following: AAS- Management Emphasis, and Retail Management Certificate of Achievement.

MGT 235 (Organizational Behavior) addresses Student Learning Outcomes:

1. know the subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree.

2. have developed managerial and personal skills essential to the current business environment.

Sections II and III were prepared on April 25, 2007. Please contact the Business and Computer Technology division for more information.
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