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UPCD 371 - Organizational Behavior for Public and Nonprofit Organizations

Formerly CDVCTR 371
3 Credit(s) | Lecture | Graded
Course can be counted for credit once

Description:
This course introduces students to a systems approach to understanding human behavior and operations within organizations. Students will have an opportunity to acquire a deeper understanding of the work of non-profit organizations and public agencies. This is achieved through the study of goal-setting, organizational culture, formal and informal leadership, organizational structure, formal and informal communication, advanced technology, and strategic management. Students will be introduced to both resource dependency and population ecology approaches to public management. This course is intended for Community Development majors, but upper level students interested in social, economic, and/or management issues are welcome.

Course Attribute(s):
Distribution Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences

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