Organizational Behavior Study Guide

0-619-16108-6 © 2004 Publish date: August 18, 2003 128 pages

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Course ID: org-behavior-sg

Learn the intricacies of organizational behaviors by choosing the Organizational Behavior study guide from our line of computer training books and instructional courses. This particular course aims to define organizational behavior and the variables and characteristics that work to influence behavior in the workplace.

By following this course, you will learn about groups and teams along with the decision-making processes and how to manage conflict within an organization. The Organizational Behavior courseware and its included practice activities also cover communication styles, channels, organizational structures, and the impact of culture on employees. You will learn about performing job analysis and job redesign tasks.

Eight full units of instruction make up the Organizational Behavior courseware along with section review questions and hands-on activities. The information is presented in a logical, easy-flowing format that is well-written and easy to understand. You can learn about organizational behavior by taking this course on its own or you can use the book as a supplement to existing business courses.

By choosing this method of learning, you are in full control of how long the course takes to complete. In addition, you can learn these techniques without attending a single class! Self-directed study using our study guides puts the power of knowledge in your hands.

Course Contents

Unit 1 introduces organizational behaviors

• Organizational behavior basics
• Communication and power

Unit 2 discusses organizational individual dynamics

• Individual characteristics
• Factors driving individual behavior

Unit 3 covers group and team dynamics

• Organizational group dynamics
• Organizational team dynamics

Unit 4 goes over organizational processes

• Communication styles and channels
• Making decisions
• Managing conflicts

Unit 5 covers power, politics, and leadership

• Power and politics within organizations
• Leadership in an organization

Unit 6 goes over organizational structures

• Structural elements
• Types of structures
• Effects of structures

Unit 7 covers job design and workspace design

• Job design
• Workspace design

Unit 8 goes over organizational culture

• Positive culture
• How to manage diversity