Robert. B. Lount, Jr.

BUS-MHR 400 - Foundations of Management and Human Resources
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES:
This course is designed to provide non-business students with an overview of the basic issues in organizational behavior and human resource management. The course is about understanding human behavior in organizational settings and, upon completion of this course you will have a greater understanding of and appreciation for the complexities of behavior in organizations and of the organizational policies and practices put in place to manage that complexity. The concepts taught in this course are applicable for all types of positions in all types of organizations in which you may find yourself. While we will often discuss business organizations, the concepts we will cover apply equally well to all types of organizations (non-profit, public sector, volunteer, social organizations, etc.).

In this course we will specifically be looking at topics relating to the behavior of individuals in organizations, (e.g., motivation) the behavior of groups (e.g., teamwork), and organizational factors (e.g., culture). We will also examine organizational practices including staffing, training, performance management, and compensation that are designed to influence these phenomena and, in turn, the performance of the organization.

Syllabus

MHR 701-Managing Individuals in Organizations

This course is designed to provide non-business students with an overview of the basic issues in organizational behavior and human resource management. The course is about understanding human behavior in organizational settings and, upon completion of this course you will have a greater understanding of and appreciation for the complexities of behavior in organizations and of the organizational policies and practices put in place to manage that complexity. The concepts taught in this course are applicable for all types of positions in all types of organizations in which you may find yourself. While we will often discuss business organizations, the concepts we will cover apply equally well to all types of organizations (non-profit, public sector, volunteer, social organizations, etc.).
Sample Syllabus

MHR 802 - Managerial Negotiations G 4
Exploration of the major concepts and theories of the psychology of bargaining and negotiation, and the dynamics of interpersonal and intergroup conflicts and their resolution.
Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl.

Sample Syllabus