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MGT 4420 - Gender Issues in Management

Explores a variety of social-psychological research on gender issues that affect work behaviors in today’s rapidly changing and diverse workforce. Learning activities include student self-assessments, readings, research of pertinent topics, learning activities, and online discussions. This course is writing intensive and prepares students for leading diverse individuals and teams.

Requisites: Jr or Sr
Credit Hours: 3
OHIO BRICKS: Bridge: Diversity and Practice
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.

Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Term(s) Typically Offered:
  • Athens: Irregular
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to discuss the value of diversity among individuals and along multi-faceted dimensions.
  • Students will be able to analyze how diverse gender stereotypes affect our perceptions of individuals at work.
  • Students will be able to discuss career issues for different genders, i.e., language and communication, work-life balance, mentoring, children, and dual-career couples.
  • Students will be able to reflect on how gender impacts power and relationships at work, discrimination in the workplace, sexual harassment, stress, and leadership.
  • Students will be able to integrate course readings, theories, and activities with personal reflections on current research about gender diversity issues in organizations.


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