Organizational Behavior

Organizational Behavior Course

Organizational behavior analyzes workplace actions using psychology and sociology to improve performance and well-being.

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Course Overview

Organizational behavior is how individuals and groups act within organizations. It combines elements from psychology, sociology, and anthropology to understand and predict workplace behavior, enhancing organizational performance and employee well-being.

Course Curriculum

Fundamentals of leadership behavior theory and practice

Differentiates leaders from managers, studies personal leadership qualities, emphasizes team inclusion in decisions, explores leader-team interactions, observes leadership actions, and considers how social perceptions shape leadership.

Lessons

Leadership versus Management
Personal Leadership traits
Role Theory of Leadership
Participative Theories
Working Relationships and Interaction
Behavioral Theories
Social Constructionism

The organizational structures & culture

Describes varied organizational models including modular and matrix. Emphasizes decentralization and the diverse functionalities of structures. Highlights the shared beliefs that influence member behavior and the value of continuous organizational learning.

Lessons

Bureaucracies, Stakeholders, re-engineered corporation, modular, hierarchical, matrix
Decentralization
Line, staff & functional structures
Organization Culture
The Learning Organization

Business internal opportunities

Champions harnessing creativity for growth, leveraging organizational culture, learning from experiences, using metrics to evaluate success, team collaboration for diverse insights, and adeptly guiding organizational changes.

Lessons

Innovation and creativity
Organizational culture opportunities
Organizational learning
Measuring performance
Working in teams
Change Management

Motivational Theories

Touches on early work efficiency theories, hierarchical needs, factors influencing job satisfaction, contrasting views of employee motivation, and the mental processes driving motivation.

Lessons

Taylorism, Mayo Theory
Maslow, Herzberg, Theory
McGregor, Broad theories (e.g. temporal motivation theory)
Cognitive theory

Learning outcomes

Worker insights

Boost motivation

Enhance work

Build trust

Achieve goals

Improve relations

Hear what our students and alumni have to say about their experience with our course

Understanding the intricacies of individual and group dynamics in the workplace has never been so clear. The Organizational Behavior Course was a revelation.

Farida Al-Khalid

I've taken many courses over my career, but the depth and clarity offered in this one stands out. It's a must for anyone aiming to lead effectively.

Ibrahim Al-Mansoori

The Organizational Behavior Course shed light on the subtle nuances of human behavior in a work setting. My conflict resolution and team-building skills have improved remarkably.

Kareem Al-Sabah

From motivation theories to group dynamics, this course covers it all. The knowledge I gained has been pivotal in my journey as a budding manager.

Lina Al-Harbi

Understanding the intricacies of individual and group dynamics in the workplace has never been so clear. The Organizational Behavior Course was a revelation.

I've taken many courses over my career, but the depth and clarity offered in this one stands out. It's a must for anyone aiming to lead effectively.

The Organizational Behavior Course shed light on the subtle nuances of human behavior in a work setting. My conflict resolution and team-building skills have improved remarkably.

From motivation theories to group dynamics, this course covers it all. The knowledge I gained has been pivotal in my journey as a budding manager.

Organizational Behavior