This course is designed to provide participants with knowledge
and understanding of Organizational Theory and Behaviour and
a familiarity with the concepts of Management Practices and
the behaviour of people in Organizations. It takes a systems
and contingency approach to the study of organizations, examining
the social and cultural environment of the structural, technical,
managerial and psycho-social sub systems. Specific emphasis
will be placed on the study of the development of Caribbean
organizations, while comparisons to organizations in other
countries will be made through case studies. Other cases to
be examined include: The Caribbean business environment which
is impacted by culture, ethnicity, social interaction and
economic changes and globalization. Individual, group and
group behaviour in organizations to include:
- Leadership, power, authority and influence, supervision,
motivation, informal organizations/groups, alienation and
conflict.
- Managerial strategies which can be employed for better
working relations and their implications for the organization
and its environment will be explored extensively through
the use of case studies/discussions/simulations.
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