COMM 251/3.0: Organizational Behaviour

This course is available to both Queen’s and non-Queen’s students. Non-Queen’s students (including interest students, visiting students, and new online degree students) must first apply for admission. The following course description is presented for informational purposes only and is subject to change..

Instructor

Margaret (Maggie) BK Shepherd Learn more about the instructor...
E-mail: mbks1@me.com

Course Description

This online organizational behaviour course introduces students to the study of human behaviour in organizations. The purpose is to provide a coherent account of the causes and consequences of organizational behaviour. Lectures, discussions, cases and exercises will be used to broaden the students' understanding of working environments. Whenever possible, students' own employment experiences will be drawn upon as a basis for understanding the concepts discussed.

Course Introduction

The study of human behaviour in organizational and other work settings. Students can expect to broaden their understanding of the complex factors that influence individual and group behaviour in working environments. Theories, models and research will be examined to help us to understand the following topics: commitment and loyalty, absence and turnover, work motivation, work stress, job insecurity, leadership and power, groups and teams, part-time and contingent work.

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• Computer Requirements and Internet Access
• Moodle, Our Online Learning Environment 
• Academic Integrity
• Evaluation
• Suggested Time Commitment
• Required Material