SOC 1090 - Theories of Organizational Dynamics and Decision Making

Institution:

Brown University

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Description:

This course focuses on the internal dynamics of organizations. It examines how individuals' attitudes, actions, and interactions make a difference for organizational processes and outcomes. Rather than focusing on organizational environments, structures, processes or outputs, this course is concerned with the way individuals inside organizations enact organizational structures, actions and performance through their attitudes, actions, and interactions. Topics include the management of effective teams and groups, leadership, power and influence, principles of human motivation, cognition and decision making, social identity and informal networks, organizational culture, and change.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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