Organizational Behaviour Dalhousie University

Overview

The pandemic has introduced significant changes to how work is performed. So, a key question we will explore is – what's next and how might you and your organization prepare for it?

What You Will Learn

Upon completion of this Dalhousie University 's Organizational Behaviour  programme, learners will be able to:

• describe why the study of organizational behaviour is important to personal and career development (evaluation);

• identify different individual behaviours and practices that influences individual effectiveness within an organization (analysis);

• reflect on individual characteristics/factors that may assist/challenge their personal ability to adapt to the workplace of the future (evaluation);

• identify actions that both individuals and the organization can take to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace (analysis);

• apply motivational concepts/models to enhance job satisfaction (application);

• evaluate factors influencing team effectiveness within organizations (evaluation);

• describe the impact of different communication practices, processes and technologies on organizational effectiveness (evaluation);

• examine the impact of creativity and innovation on organizational effectiveness (analysis);

• examine the impact of conflict on organizational effectiveness;

• explain the role that organizational culture plays in influencing (analysis); and 

• predict how organizations may redesign their structure to meet future challenges and how this may impact on individual and team performance (evaluation).

Microcredential

This course provides learners with the opportunity to earn a microcredential. A microcredential is evidence of a skill or competency that is employment related. Dalhousie microcredentials are developed in collaboration with employers, industries, and/or organizations that relate to the content. A microcredential can be displayed on social media pages, digital resumes, personal webpages, and in email signatures. To earn the microcredential in this course, learners will need to successfully complete a competency-based assessment.