Leadership and Organizational Change (Organizational Behavior) studies the impact that individual persons, groups and structures have on behavior within an organization for the purpose of applying such knowledge towards improving an organization's performance.
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In this course, we explore what it means to be a Management Consultant, and will introduce students to consulting frameworks and methods; simulate consulting project activities and situations using business cases; and network students with practicing consulting professionals from a variety of global and local firms. Within the context of this course, consulting is view broadly and is inclusive of a number of practice areas including Strategy Consulting, IT Consulting, Marketing Consulting, Human Resource Consulting, Operational/Process Consulting, Organizational Consulting, and consulting for non-profits. Course participants will be organized into consulting teams and will have the opportunity to identify and complete two simulated consulting “engagements” using case materials from the Harvard Business School.
Many of us want to believe that we are objective, however, research has shown us that gender, race, and ethnicity and even the clothes we wear are determinate factors in how we deal with each other in a business environment. In this course, we will examine these differences and attempt to understand the reasons behind the conflicts that arise within a diverse workforce. When we speak of gender and ethnic issues, we usually discuss them in terms of the problems of the minority group. In this course we will also look at these issues in terms of the way the majority views itself and what effect this has on change within the organization.
In this course, we take the perspective of the multinational firm and will be concerned both with the design of IHRM systems (such as recruiting, selection, training), as well as HR decision-making in the context of the overall business, its strategy, and current performance. Whether you are interested in becoming a Human Resource Manager or a manager who must learn to deal effectively with Human Resource issues, this course will be relevant.
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Leadership and Organizational Change Concentration |
This concentration represents a blend of organizational behavior courses with human resource management courses. Depending on course selection, the student could be prepared to enter workplace in occupations associated with human resource management in medium to large companies or consulting for established companies that specialize in managing change, organizational transformation, and talent management. The historic background of this emerging field is rooted in traditional administrative functions associated with managing employees, but has expanded scope and impact through the integration of Strategic Human Resource Management and Organizational Change. After completing MGT 3101 (Organizational Behavior), students complete six advanced courses (four from the first list and two from the second list). Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all courses used toward a concentration. GROUP A: Choose any four (4) courses:(previously taught as MGT 4803 - Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Business Organizations and Managers. No credit allowed for both) (previously taught as MGT 4803 - Consulting. No credit allowed for both) (previously taught as MGT 4803 - International HR. No credit allowed for both) (previously taught as MGT 4803 - Teamwork in Organizations and MGT 4106 Teams in Organizations. Credit not allowed for more than one of these courses) (previously taught as Special Topics MGT 4803 - Fairness and Leadership: Building High Trust Cultures. No credit allowed for both MGT 4803 - Leadership: Managing Work Relationships and MGT 4803 - Fairness and Leadership: Building High Trust Cultures) reviously taught as Special Topics MGT 4803 (Strategic HR). No credit allowed for both (Strategic Mgt. of Human Assets) and (Strategic HR). (p GROUP B: Choose any two (2) courses:- (previously taught as MGT 4803 - Gender/Ethnicity in the US and Global Organizations. No credit allowed for both) |
Leadership and Organizational Change Certificate (Business Major Students) |
The Leadership and Organizational Change Certificate is administered by the Organizational Behavior Subject Area. This certificate will prepare the student to: plan, structure, mobilize, and transform the "people side" of organizations in order to maximize productivity and drive innovation. The certificate focuses on: managing and leading individuals & teams; leadership across cultures; through analytics & modeling, optimization of human resource deployment, and leadership decision-making; leadership across business functions; management consulting; as well as formalizing the processes of innovation and organizational change. This certificate is available to all undergraduate students at Georgia Tech. It requires a minimum of 12 credits. The students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all of the courses to qualify. Note: Many of these courses require pre-requisites. Please check OSCAR before you register. Pre-requisites will not be waived. Four (4) courses must be chosen from the following: · |
Leadership and Organizational Change Certificate (Nonbusiness Major Students) |
The Leadership and Organizational Change Certificate is administered by the Organizational Behavior Subject Area. This certificate will prepare the student to: plan, structure, mobilize, and transform the "people side" of organizations in order to maximize productivity and drive innovation. The certificate focuses on: managing and leading individuals & teams; leadership across cultures; through analytics & modeling, optimization of human resource deployment, and leadership decision-making; leadership across business functions; management consulting; as well as formalizing the processes of innovation and organizational change. This certificate is available to all undergraduate students at Georgia Tech. It requires a minimum of 12 credits. The students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all of the courses to qualify. Core Requirements (2 courses): · Note: Many of these courses require pre-requisites. Please check OSCAR before you register. Pre-requisites will not be waived. Two (2) additional courses must be chosen from the following: · Applications for Leadership and Organizational Change certificates should be submitted two weeks prior to commencement the semester you plan to graduate. Early applications will not be accepted. Submit your application by completing the form. Questions about the Leadership and Organizational Change certificate? Contact the Scheller Undergraduate Program Office at 404-894-2605. |