MPA 641

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Organizational Behavior

Public Service and Ethics Marriott School of Business

Course Description

Personal effectiveness in organizations; increased awareness of interpersonal strengths and weaknesses.

When Taught

Fall

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Effective Communication

Learning Outcome

Exhibit an ability to discuss and explain major concepts and theories of individual behavior within organizations, and relate them to real life experience

Title

Teamwork

Learning Outcome

Form a work team with shared goals, norms, and work strategies.

Title

Planning

Learning Outcome

Conduct team meetings with a clear purpose, an agenda, and documented individual accountability.

Title

Effective Communication

Learning Outcome

Provide and receive candid feedback to and from teammates, and use the feedback to improve team functioning.

Title

Personal Accountability

Learning Outcome

Contribute personally to the team's completion of assigned projects.

Title

Effective Communication

Learning Outcome

Produce written communication that is clear, polished, and professional.

Title

Management Skills

Learning Outcome

Implement skills for interpersonal effectiveness in personal life and in student teams.