Jul 02, 2025  
2025-2026 SJC Online Catalog 
    
2025-2026 SJC Online Catalog
Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)

MG 309 - Organizational Behavior


This course explains the intrapersonal (you) and interpersonal (you and others) components within a third dynamic of organizational behavior. What prompts our reactions, our interests and behaviors in the workplace? What impact can personalities have on job motivation and performance levels? What leadership skills are required to influence performance and productivity in the workplace? You will examine theories of motivation, communication, leadership, power and change with practical relation to contemporary issues. We will also study organizations and reward systems aimed at improved performance and organizational efficiency through employee motivation programs, participative management and cooperative decision-making.  

Assignment Overview
  • Assignments: Varied throughout the term
  • Interactivity: Discussion Boards
  • Final Assessment: Final Project


Course Learning Objectives
 Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following: 

  • Apply interpersonal competencies and human relations concepts and  impact on productivity and performance in the workplace.
  • Analyze how interpersonal dynamics and group dynamics affect behavior, performance and productivity.
  • Apply motivational and leadership theories and techniques within the context of organizational behavior.
  • Apply ethical principles to organizational dynamics and behavior.
  • Reflect on how behavior and leadership can impact performance and job satisfaction of employees.


Credits: 3



Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)