3 credits
Spring 2025 Lecture Upper Division
Leadership requires an understanding of human behavior, organizational culture, and strategy. In this class, students are exposed to leadership theory through the extant literature. Facilitated by readings and class discussion, students develop critical and analytical understanding of how theory informs and connects to practice. The course topics include human resources functions, organizational and human behavior, human values and motivations, team dynamics, decision-making, and change management. This course takes an interdisciplinary approach, with student learning drawn from different fields.
Learning Outcomes1Understand the role of leadership in successful organizations.
2Explain how human resource practices contribute to organizational effectiveness.
3Analyze theories and practices in human resources, organizational behaviors, and leadership.
4Connect leadership theories to organizational practices.
5Synthesize different theoretical perspectives within/across service industries.
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