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SEM 686

Selected Topics in Behavioral Sciences

3 units

Summer 2026

Topics

  • To understand the role and responsibility of leaders in navigating organizational crises
  • "How to Build Risk into Your Business Model," by Girotra & Netessine HBR Organizational Resilience:
  • "How Resilience Works" by Coutu 2

Readings

  • How Resilience Works" by Coutu 2 Leading During Crises Marcus et al. – Ch 1, 2, 3, 5
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  • 4 The Board and C-Suite HBR Managing Risks: During Crises • "The Six Mistakes Executives Make in Risk Management," by Taleb, Goldstein, & Spitznagel “The role of the board in preparing for extraordinary risk” by Aufreiter, Huber, & Usher “The role of the board of directors during crisis” by Cohn “C-suites: A wild card when crisis strikes?” by McNulty 5 Crisis Simulation Marcus et al. – Ch 7, 12, 13 Exercise
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Winter 2026

Topics

  • Trade Profile:
  • Partner and Project Data
  • collection Mindset
  • Presentation* ● (pre- departure ● findings * (post return) ● findings* ● final deliverable*+
Sources