MG 5415 - Organizational Communication for Leaders

This course will study organizational behavior and explore how these concepts affect leadership effectiveness. Students will apply various approaches to effective communication including informal and formal channels. Transparency, mentoring, coaching, and conflict resolution are defined and applied to develop and foster a collaborative workplace. Group formation, dynamics, and their development will be examined in relation to understanding the impact to organizational satisfaction and success. Students will explore individual preferences and what motivates them while balancing power and political influence. The dynamics and processes of negotiation and conflict resolution of critical issues in how people communicate and interact within an organizational context are examined. (3 credits)