ORGS • Organizational Studies 1

ORGS 411 · Data-Driven Decision Making II 3 Credits ORGS • ORGANIZATIONAL Rresearch using business databasesr to identify data that informs an organizational problem. Students evaluate research findings and STUDIES apply decision-making models in order to reach evidence-based conclusions. Students effectively present research findings and rationale ORGS 300 · Dynamics of Group Behavior 3 Credits to stakeholders, proposing a data-driven solution to the organizational Examination of group behavior and how group functioning affects problem. organizational effectiveness. Coursework emphasizes the principles Prerequisite: ORGS 410. of group dynamics, problem solving, decision making, diagnosis and ORGS 420 · Human Resource Strategy 3 Credits resolution of conflict, and managing meetings. Key components of human resources (HR) in organizations, such ORGS 310 · Adult Development and Learning Assessment 3 Credits as workforce planning, recruitment, selection, staffing, performance Examination of adult development and learning theory including how evaluation, training, and compensation. Theprimary focus of the course is adults think, act, and behave in the workplace. Students conduct on the leader’s perspective in relation to HR functions. assessments to be able to understand the adult development cycle and ORGS 430 · Introduction to Data Analysis 3 Credits learning styles and how temperaments impact the workplace. Students Exploration of how quantitative and qualitative data analysis contributes explore a strengths-based orientation toward workforce developmen. The to making decisions and solving organizational problems. Students coursework introduces students to the process of identifying sources of explore basic methods of summarizing, analyzing, and presenting life and work experience that might be applicable to earning college credit secondary research data. Students interpret and communicate findings through “flexible learning pathways.”. as a rationale for making organizationally impactful decisions. ORGS 320 · Introduction to Research Methodology 3 Credits ORGS 440 · Diversity in the Workplace 3 Credits The purpose and value of research as a problem-solving tool in Barriers that inhibit diversity from thriving in the workplace. As a result organizations. Coursework emphasizes approaches for identifying, of learning more about key ethnic and social groups, students become analyzing, and researching organizational problems as students select better equipped to contribute to initiatives that promote diversity and and review an appropriate organizational problem for their applied inclusivity in the workplace. Students appraise cultural intelligence and research projects. strategies for strengthening their leadership competency. ORGS 340 · Managerial Communication 3 Credits ORGS 450 · Theory and Practice of Leadership 3 Credits Refinement of both written and oral presentation skills. The course's An evaluative review of the major theories and practices of leadership primary goal is the clear and concise presentation of ideas, reports, and studies, which include leaders in various sectors. Students explore the proposals. history, structure, behavior, development, and dynamics of successful and ORGS 350 · Leadership Ethics 3 Credits aberrant leaders. Investigation of the significant impact ethics and worldviews have in Students cannot earn credit for both ORGS 450 and BUSN 460. the workplace through the lens of biblical perspective. Students develop ORGS 460 · Leadership and Change 3 Credits an integrated approach to business for the common good to formulate Exploration of the essential aspects of transformational leadership responses about ethical and worldview aspects of current professional and examination of tools used by transformational leaders to conduct and social issues. Students consider multiple ethical and worldview business in today’s rapidly changing environment. Students study perspectives to gain an awareness of navigating a multi-faith oriented leadership and change as well as strategies for developing others. workplace. The course emphasizes principles of servant leadership and Christian ORGS 360 · Organizational Analysis 3 Credits leadership and development of a personal leadership philosophy. Analysis of the organization in relation to competitors in the global ORGS 470 · Emotional Intelligence & Leaders 3 Credits industry. Students learn how leaders evaluate the driving forces of A study of social interaction processes and human behavior from the the industry and develop key strategies to provide the organization concept of emotional intelligence, as it focuses on intrapersonal and with a competitive advantage. Students evaluate how leaders forecast interpersonal attributes of the leader. Students explore the positive technological and environmental changes and implement initiates juxtaposition of authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, and enabling organizations to positively leverage the changes. emotional contagion. ORGS 400 · Leading Disruptive Innovation 3 Credits Survey of the shifting trends and emerging issues in organizations in which leaders are challenged to innovate. Students consider the implications of sustainability of an organization's societal, environmental, and financial footprint. Students examine contemporary relevant case studies to develop innovative solutions to lead actual or imagined organizations, focusing on proactive strategies. ORGS 410 · Data-Driven Decision Making I 3 Credits Introduction to the principles of conducting secondary research by creating a literature review related to an organizational problem. This consists of critically evaluating secondary research (validity, relevance, and credibility). Students also evaluate strategies for effectively organizing a literature review and synthesize research findings to inform data-driven decision making. Prerequisite: ORGS 320.