Social Capital

3 credits · Graduate

The pressures of globalization, technological change, industry restructurings, and growing public demands for ethical conduct and environmental stewardship require modern business leaders to collect, analyze, and act upon a range of information. The discovery of innovative solutions for difficult and complex problems requires an appreciation for the patterns of information flows in and around organizations. To locate and capitalize upon this information, business leaders require an understanding of social capital — a resource for producing value that lies within one’s relationships with others. The course provides students with knowledge of the origins and benefits of both individual and organizational social capital. It prepares the successful student to undertake transformative leadership roles in organizations of varying sizes and purposes CROSSLISTED: BUSI 6914.03, BUSI 6014.015 EXCLUSIONS: BUSI 6014.015 The value of Social Capital FORMATS: Lecture | Seminar | Discussion