HADM 1150 - Organizational Behavior and Leadership Skills

Fall, spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Required.

J. Brownell, K. Walsh, T. Simons, K. Workman.

This course focuses on how to manage people in the workplace. Students develop theoretic lenses for understanding people and organizations, as well as practical tools for accomplishing personal and organizational goals. Topics include individual differences, conflict management, problem-solving, power and influence, motivation, leadership, coaching and counseling, and group process. Students learn through the use of case studies, self-assessments, experiential exercises, readings, discussions, papers, and group activities.

Outcome 1: PLO 1.1: Students will identify key issues and appropriately apply discipline principles to analyze a hospitality management solution.

Outcome 2: PLO 1.2: Students will critically evaluate a hospitality management problem and will formulate a solution based on principles from at least two management disciplines.

Outcome 3: PLO 2.3: Students will demonstrate productive team behaviors.

Outcome 4: PLO 3.1: Students will identify the ethical dimensions of a business decision.

Outcome 5: PLO 4.1: Students will describe their personal strengths and development needs related to hospitality management.

Outcome 6: PLO 4.2: Students will identify the personal goals and learning opportunities required for continued personal and professional development.