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Organizational Behavior Courses
BUS U800oo Philosophy of Science
2 hours plus conference; 3 credits
This course provides a philosophical introduction to the theoretical and empirical development of scientific knowledge. The purpose of the course is to help doctoral students define a research context by addressing the purposes, assumptions, and primary components of scientific inquiry. Topics receiving attention include forms of knowledge, scientific laws, nature of theory, and ethics.
BUS U802oo Higher Education Teaching Seminar
2 hours plus conference; 3 credits
Business U802 helps doctoral students learn about college teaching. Several faculty instructors conduct sessions treating teaching methods, preparation, evaluation, communication techniques, diversity, and common teaching problems. Students read articles, prepare case analyses, and acquire advice in response to problems they raise.
BUS U850oo Comparative International Management and Organizations
3 hours; 3 credits
Emphasis in this course is on a comparative study of the impact of business organizations and management activities on the economy and society of a selected number of countries. The aim is to sensitize to the cultural, socioeconomic, political, and government regularity factors that influence and determine relationships between social institutions and the management of business organizations.
BUS U872ooA Seminar in Organization Theory I
2 hours plus conference; 3 credits
This course emphasizes organizational analysis from a structuralist perspective. Typologies of organizations are developed and evaluated from various theoretical perspectives both in the United States and in other cultural settings.
BUS U872ooB Seminar in Organization Theory II
2 hours plus conference; 3 credits
A detailed study of the nature, development analysis, and application of theory and models to the study of management and organization. A marco view of theory formulation, elements of theory and models, and notion of explanation and a detailed study of a series of modern theories constructs proposed. Alternative expanded schemes are proposed in order to account for organizational processes in work settings in the United States and other cultures.
BUS U874ooA Seminar in Organization Behavior I
2 hours plus conference; 3 credits
This course critically examines the metatheoretical characteristics of contemporary theory in organizational behavior and the empirical adequacy of the theoretical constructs proposed. Alternative expanded schemes are proposed in order to account for organizational processes in work setting in the United States and other cultures.
BUS U874ooB Seminar in Organization Behavior II
2 hours plus conference; 3 credits
This course concerns itself with the effect of organizational policies, practices, and job characteristics on individuals and society. Theoretical frameworks relating to alienation, stress, and job and life satisfaction are examined, and an effort is made to develop an understanding of those conditions under which organizations may impact positively on the component elements of our society.
BUS U877oo Behavioral Science Foundations I
2 hours plus conference; 3 credits
Deals with the individual and small-group behavior in organizations. Covers material dealing with attitude and performance of organizational participants and such issues as leadership style, personnel, attitude, and motivation. Emphasizes the psychological approach to behavior.
Prerequisites: Preliminary requirements
BUS U878oo Behavioral Science Foundations II
2 hours plus conference; 3 credits
A continuation of Behavioral Science Foundations I (BUS U 877). The emphasis is on the organization as a unit of analysis as well as the organizational system at large. The approach is sociopolitical in nature, emphasizing the ecological and environmental impacts on organizational system at large. The approach is sociopolitical in nature, emphasizing the ecological and environmental impacts on organizations.
Prerequisite: BUS U877
BUS U885oo Research Method I
2 hours plus conference; 3 credits
An intensive survey of behavioral science research methods as applied particularly to the study of organizations and as applied particularly to the study of organizations. Students complete projects utilizing a number of methods, perform both primary and secondary data analysis utilizing major computer software packages, and prepare a complete research proposal, including literature review and sample and measurement selection in an area of relevance to organizations.
Prerequisites: Preliminary requirements
BUS U886oo Research Method II
2 hours plus conference; 3 credits
An intensive survey of major analytical techniques applicable to research in organizational behavior. Students apply concepts and skills developed in BUS U885 in performing a variety of analyses and data-handling techniques. Particular attention is given to the assumptions, limitations, and misapplications of the various techniques as well as to the proper interpretation of results. Students implement the research proposal developed in BUS U885 by collecting and/or analyzing appropriate data and preparing a final research paper.
Prerequisite: BUS U885
BUS U889oo Seminar in Contemporary Business Research
No credit
A seminar in which students and faculty discuss and analyze contemporary research and research methodology in the various business specializations. Particular attention is paid to ongoing or proposed research by faculty and students. All student dissertation proposals are formally presented in this seminar.