Motivation, Teams, and Power in Organizations

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course builds on the fundamentals of organizational behaviour to examine three core topics: motivation, teams, and power, as well as underlying processes. Systematic study of these topics draws on perspectives from psychology, sociology, anthropology, and political science. Students explore intersections among topics through ethical, global, analytical, and action-oriented lenses. A range of instructional methods are used, including lecture, exercises, film, and case analysis. Requisite Courses: BUS-2103(3) or the former PSYC-2440(3) with a minimum grade B; and BUS-2440(3) with a minimum grade of C+; and one of BUS/WGS/POL-3321(3) or BUS-3410(3) or BUS-3420(3) or BUS 4440(3) or BUS-4460(3) or CRS-3240(3) or CRS-4240(3) or PSYC-3450(3), with a minimum grade of C+ [prerequisite(s)]; and students must have met their university writing requirement with a minimum grade of C+ (or exemption) [prerequisite(s)].