Teaching

Lawrence W. Inks

MHR400- Foundations of Management and Human Resource Survey of topics in management and human resources for non-business students. The material includes a discussion of organizational behavior, human resource management and labor markets.
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MHR 701-Managing Individuals in Organizations 
The purpose of this course is to study human behavior in organizational settings. In particular, we will be looking at topics related to the behavior of individuals (e.g., leadership, values and attitudes, motivation, etc.) the behavior of groups (e.g., teamwork), and organizational-level topics such as culture and organization change. We will also discuss many of the organizational practices (such as selection, training and development, compensation, etc.) that have a direct effect on these behaviors and the organization's resulting performance.
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MHR 769 Strategic Human Resource Management U 4
Examination of a strategic perspective for managing employees that emphasizes the use of ethical practices and evaluates how practices fit together and with organizational objectives. Su Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 701 or 400; or permission of instructor.

MHR 806 Organizational Behavior for HR I:Management and Individual Behavior G 4
Survey of a widevariety of topics concerning organizational behavior, to develop an understanding of working in or managing an organization through ananalysis of individual, group, and system level factors. In addition, students develop several different types of skills,both interpersonal and cognitive. Interpersonal skills will involve one-on-one relationships, being a team member, and being a teamleader.Cognitive analytical skills will include problem identification,analysis of complicated situations, and solution generation.
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MBA 860 Organizational Behavior and Teamwork Skills G 4
An overview of factors that influence individual work performance and techniques to improve it; analytical frameworks for determining effectiveness of given techniques in specific circumstances. Su, Au Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Enrollment in structured MBA.
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