This course explores the key factors that shape employee behavior and examines how organizations can effectively manage and motivate their workforce to strengthen commitment and improve performance. Through the study of personality, perception, emotion, mood, and motivation, along with critical topics such as diversity, stress, communication, teamwork, and leadership, I gained a deeper understanding of how human behavior influences organizational success. The course emphasizes how organizations leverage these insights to create value through their people and enhance outcomes for all stakeholders.
Topic and Organization Selection Paper : A brief analysis identifying the Organizational Behavior topic I selected, employee satisfaction, and the organization I chose to study, Patagonia, including background research and rationale.
Term Project Paper : A comprehensive research paper examining employee satisfaction at Patagonia, evaluating its strengths and weaknesses, and providing evidence-based recommendations for improvement.
Team Motivation and Stress Point/Counterpoint Analysis : A collaborative assignment analyzing contrasting perspectives on employee motivation and organizational stress management, supported by research and applied organizational behavior theory.