Positive Organizational Behavior

The changing nature of work has increased the demand on human capacity in organizations, taxing employees' inner psychological capital (i.e., hope, motivation, attention, and resilience.) This course discusses the key psychological and behavioral theories and concepts that help leaders and managers increase staff well-being, enhance and apply employee strengths, improve organizational performance, and achieve strategic goals and objectives. This course uses seminars, group activities, reflection assignments, and final projects to help students bridge theory and practice and gain the skills, knowledge, and competencies to become more effective managers and leaders.

This class will have a significant online component, with some class meetings conducted via Zoom and learning activities conducted through Canvas. The faculty will offer alternative assignments if conditions or illness prevent students from accessing our synchronous meetings, which will allow students to earn comparable credit.