Online Class: Organizational Behavior in Business

Delve into the pivotal world of organizational behavior that forms the backbone of business excellence, revealing how employee dynamics shape corporate ethos and results. Embrace the power of cultural diversity and strategic foresight to navigate through industry challenges and propel the organization forward.

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  • 15
    Lessons
  • 23
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 219
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 7
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.7
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Unveiling the Symphony of Business Success: Dive Deep into Organizational Behavior

The intricate machinery of a business's success is propelled by countless cogs and gears. From the nuances of clientele preferences and evolving industry dynamics to visionary management and strategic foresight, every element plays a pivotal role in shaping a company's trajectory. Astute business leaders, in their relentless quest for excellence, dive deep to comprehend and leverage each of these facets in their decision-making matrix. Yet, in this vast constellation of factors, one star shines particularly bright: Organizational Behavior.

To the untrained eye or those outside the realm of corporate orchestration, organizational behavior might appear as a mere footnote. Yet, its ramifications resonate profoundly. Ironically, the very individuals most influenced by it—employees—often underestimate its transformative potential. This pulsating force, encapsulating attitudes, beliefs, and actions, undeniably forms the heartbeat of any organization, driving both its ethos and outcomes.

Join us on a captivating journey as we dissect the multifaceted world of organizational behavior:

  • Culture & Diversity: Step into a world where the cultural mosaic of employees becomes an organization's greatest asset. Dive deep into the dynamics of diverse backgrounds, and explore how they craft an environment ripe for innovation and growth.

  • Strategizing Success: Strategy isn't merely about broad goals. It’s about aligning the soul of the organization towards a shared vision. Witness how an effectively sculpted strategy can metamorphose organizational behavior, creating an unstoppable momentum towards success.

  • Navigating the Tides of Stress: In today's high-octane corporate environment, stress is an ever-looming shadow. Master techniques to navigate, mitigate, and even harness stress, turning potential obstacles into stepping stones.

Beyond just a course, this is an odyssey—one that promises to redefine your perspective on the very essence of business success. Embrace the challenge, harness the potential of organizational behavior, and let's co-create a brighter, more successful future for your enterprise!

  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
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Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
4.9 / 5 Stars (Average Rating)
"Extraordinarily Helpful"
(462 votes)
  • Lesson 1. The Impact of Human Behavior on Business Success

    Good organizational behavior practices help businesses control influences, provide structure, and motivate employees, thus enhancing productivity and communication. Reliable frameworks foster a positive and efficient work environment.
  • Lesson 2. The Complex Web of Organizational Behavior

    The lesson delves into the rich history and ethical underpinnings of organizational behavior, showcasing their roles in shaping workplace trends like teamwork and leadership.
  • Lesson 3. Embracing Culture and Diversity in Organizations: A Pathway to Success

    Cultural and workplace diversity enriches organizational behavior by introducing unique perspectives and ideas, crucial for businesses in a globalized economy. Effective management of diversity can reduce prejudice and enhance communication, ultimately benefiting overall productivity and workplace harmony.
  • Lesson 4. How We See: Perception and Attribution Explored

    Perception and attribution can distort reality, leading to workplace conflicts and inefficiencies. Businesses can employ strategies to align perceptions with reality, enhancing collaboration and performance.
  • Lesson 5. Motivation and Engagement: The Keys to a Thriving Workplace

    Motivation in business hinges on understanding whether it is extrinsic, like financial rewards, or intrinsic, such as personal satisfaction, guiding employees in their professional journeys. The art of employee engagement involves addressing these motivators by fostering a supportive environment, open communication, and providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Lesson 6. The Crucial Battle: Managing Stress in the Workplace

    Stress significantly affects business operations, not just individual health, potentially disrupting productivity, increasing turnover, and causing poor management. Recognizing the cycle of stress within organizational behavior is essential for implementing effective interventions that enhance overall workplace wellbeing.
  • Lesson 7. Driving Business Success Through Creativity

    Fostering creativity in business is more than just an advantageous strategy—it's the backbone of a resilient and dynamic workplace. By nurturing individual and collaborative creative efforts, businesses assure a continuous cycle of innovation that feeds back into better workplace morale and productivity.
  • Lesson 8. Navigating Organizational Dynamics Through Decision Making

    Decision making is a constant process that underpins the success and ethical standing of an organization, involving everyone but weighted towards those with higher authority. The lesson explores different decision types, such as strategic and ethical, and addresses factors like stress and communication that affect decision-making efficacy.
  • Lesson 9. Unlocking the Power of Communication

    In the world of business, communication acts like the circulatory system, essential for the health and functionality of any organization. Emphasizing active listening and precise articulation can bridge gaps, fostering better team dynamics and reducing errors.
  • Lesson 10. Enhancing Team Dynamics: Navigating Groups and Teams in the Workplace

    Teamwork in organizational behavior emphasizes success through collaboration, with group dynamics providing insights into employee interaction and efficiency. However, this lesson also highlights potential pitfalls, such as group conformity and conflict, and offers ways to identify and address these issues to maintain effective teamwork.
  • Lesson 11. Navigating the Intricacies of Conflict and Negotiation in Professional Settings

    Combining conflict resolution with negotiation skills creates a harmonious workplace environment, benefiting both organizations and individuals. This lesson provides a deep dive into conflict types, effective resolution strategies, and honing negotiation proficiency for diverse settings.
  • Lesson 12. Evolving Leadership Practices for Modern Times

    Leadership plays a strategic role in adapting organizations to changing environments, with diverse styles offering varied avenues for management and decision-making. Effective leadership requires a blend of communication, problem-solving, and inspirational qualities that drive employee engagement and organizational success.
  • Lesson 13. Power Dynamics in Business

    Business politics mimic governmental politics, with individuals often operating based on personal interests rather than the organization's agenda, which can harm productivity, morale, and overall workplace environment. When leadership focuses on self-serving agendas, the negative impact can extend throughout the company, creating conflicts and undermining team collaboration.
  • Lesson 14. Strategy and Structure in Business

    Effective strategy informs and shapes business direction, ensuring alignment with long-term goals and continuous evaluation of strengths and weaknesses. Organizational structures further ground these strategies by defining operational efficiency and influence, with options like hierarchical, functional, and matrix structures offering distinct managerial advantages.
  • Lesson 15. Navigating the Complex Interplay of Organizational Culture and Change

    A business's culture shapes interactions and sets the tone for operations, making it vital for supporting change and achieving organizational goals. If leaders ignore cultural considerations, they risk complications and inefficiencies that undermine productivity and quality.
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Analyze the effects of management practices, ethics, and accountability on organizational behavior, demonstrating understanding through case studies or scenarios.
  • Define organizational behavior and describe its impact on workplace productivity by evaluating different interaction styles and organizational models.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of ethical responsibilities within organizational behavior by identifying roles of employers, employees, and customers in ethical enforcement.
  • Recognize the historical development and influence of organizational behavior studies like the Hawthorne Studies on modern management practices.
  • Define the concept of diversity and its potential impacts on organizational behavior within a business setting.
  • Demonstrate strategies to encourage and manage cultural diversity in the workplace effectively.
  • Describe how personal beliefs and experiences shape individual perception and attribution in organizational settings.
  • Explain how attribution theory can be used by management to improve communication and productivity in a business environment.
  • Describe the impact of employee engagement on organizational performance and employee retention.
  • Define the types and sources of motivation in organizational behavior, including intrinsic and extrinsic motivators.
  • Identify and implement effective stress management techniques within a workplace to improve employee health and performance.
  • Recognize the symptoms of stress and their impact on personal well-being and organizational behavior.
  • Define the key factors that contribute to fostering creativity and innovation in a business environment by the end of the lesson.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Organizational Behavior in Business
Course Number: 9770502
Lessons Rating: 4.9 / 5 Stars (462 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: With online access available nationwide, this course reaches all U.S. states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. Additionally, it’s open to learners in English-speaking countries such as the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Last Updated: December 2023
CEU Value: 0.7 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Classes
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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