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Examines human behavior as it impacts the work organization. Includes theoretical foundations of motivation, group dynamics, leadership, decision-making, satisfaction and performance. Cross-listed with HRC 7611 Organizational Behavior and Theory and BUS 7000 Organizational Behavior and Theory.

Course covers methods for stimulating creativity and innovation, why context matters, and processes for making effective decisions with a focus on sustainable competitive advantage. Topics include practice in creative problem solving through in-class exercises and the creation of a plan to move the students' own organizations to the next level of creativity.  Cross-listed with BUS 7015 The Creative Organization.

Study of personal and corporate value systems and decision making. Investigation of personal beliefs, purposes and attitudes, and their effects on self and others. Examines the ethical dimensions of organizational structures and practices. Cross-listed with HRF 7001 Value Systems and Professional Ethics and BUS 7200 Value Systems and Professional Ethics.

Research shows emotional intelligence (EI) is more important than IQ in determining outstanding job performance. Examines variety of instruments and writings used to build EI in workplace. Cross-listed with HRC 5734 Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace and HRC 7341 Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace.

Integration of human resources with strategic business functions and planning. Examines issues of structure, staffing, effectiveness, performance and assessment and diversity within organizations. Cross-listed with BUS 7100 Human Resource Planning and Administration and HRC 7411 Human Resource Planning and Administration.

Covers the identification and selection of marketing opportunities, target markets and design, and implementation and evaluation of marketing programs.  Cross-listed with BUS 7450 Strategic Marketing.

Cover fundamentals, purpose and role of the training and development function in human resources. Includes needs assessment, program development, methods and technologies, management development, and evaluation of interventions. Cross-listed with HRC 7601 Training and Development.

Examines the use of computer information systems in business organizations with emphasis on how information technology supports business functions and aids managerial decision-making. Explores current trends and emerging technologies. Cross-listed with BUS 7700 Introduction to Management Information Systems.