COURSE NUMBER:  BA205.3A

COURSE TITLE:  Organizational Behavior

UNITS OF CREDIT:  2

INSTRUCTOR:  Nancy Euske

E-MAIL ADDRESS: euske@haas.berkeley.edu

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MEETING DAY(S)/TIME: Section 3A:  Tuesday/Thursday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

PREREQUISITE(S):None

CLASS FORMAT (Will there be lectures, cases, or a mixture?):  Readings, cases, videos, exercises.

REQUIRED READINGS: A course reader will be required

BASIS FOR FINAL GRADE:Midterm, final exam, class participation

ABSTRACT OF COURSE'S CONTENT AND OBJECTIVES:  This course attemps to add to your understanding of life in complex organizations by covering topics spanning the micro, or individual level of analysis (e.g., motivating employees, making effective decisions, matching compensation to jobs), the macro, or organizational level of analysis (e.g., designing an organization to fit with strategic objectives), and also topics that integrate these two levels (e.g., managing with power and developing a strong culture).  The orientation of the course is managerial, focusing on th processes necessary to organize, motivate, and lead people engaged in collective activities.  The emphasis is on the development of concepts and strategies that will help you become a more effective leader. 

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH:  Nancy Euske is a faculty member in the Organizational Behavior and Industrial Relations and Business and Public Policy groups.  Her research interests are in organizational recruitment, socialization, and culture.  She consults with business, public and nonprofit organizations.  She received her Ph.D. in Business Administration from U.C. Berkeley.