Organizational Behavior

Prepare to lead successful organizations.

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Essential Provider : Bob Lindquist 10 chapters · 71 Lessons · 2h 27m in Arabic, English

Course Description

Do you often wonder about the qualities that make someone a top leader in an organization? Is it your goal to become a leader in your organization? If so, this course on “Organizational Behavior” will help you enhance your career trajectory and become a top leader. You’ll learn what organizational behavior is and why it is important. Plus, you’ll learn the various types of organizational behavior, the history of leadership theories, and the functions of management. You’ll also learn the different types of leadership styles and discover which management style is best.

Organizations are complex ecosystems with many working parts. Managing an organization requires a variety of skills, including communication, performance management, and an understanding of power and politics. In this course, you’ll learn about organizational strategy and structure, leadership and management styles, and the theories of motivation. Upon completion, you’ll have a better understanding of how to manage an organization and will be on your way to becoming a top leader.

What You'll Learn

Define organizational behavior and explain why it is important, including its various types
Apply the functions of management and distinguish among different leadership styles and theories
Build and motivate a high-performing workforce using theories of motivation such as Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Diagnose organizational problems and make decisions using problem-solving methods
Analyze the dynamics of power, politics, and communication within an organization
Examine organizational strategy and structure, including strategic, tactical, operational, and contingency planning

Key Takeaways

Organizational behavior is a foundational concept that managers must understand to lead high-performing organizations.
Leadership can be understood through multiple theories, including trait, behavioral, situational, and integrated leadership theory, along with styles such as autocratic leadership.
Management is built around core functions including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
Motivating a workforce draws on theories of motivation such as Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
Effectively managing an organization requires skills in communication, performance management, and an understanding of power and politics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for people who want to enhance their career trajectory and become a top leader in their organization, including those aiming to understand the qualities that make someone a top leader.

What topics does this course cover?

The course covers what organizational behavior is and why it is important, the types of organizational behavior, the history of leadership theories, the functions of management, different leadership and management styles, theories of motivation, organizational strategy and structure, problem solving and decision making, and the dynamics of power, politics, and communication.

What skills will I gain from this course?

You will develop skills needed to lead high-performing organizations, including organizational analysis, organizational development, organizational leadership, and organizational learning, along with communication and performance management.

What leadership theories and styles are covered?

The course covers trait theory of leadership, behavioral leadership theory, situational leadership theory, integrated leadership theory, autocratic leadership, and current leadership approaches.

What will I be able to do after completing the course?

Upon completion, you will have a better understanding of how to manage an organization, be able to diagnose problems and make decisions, and be on your way to becoming a top leader.