Dec 14, 2025  
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 [Archived Catalog]

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MGT 5001 - Managing Individuals and Teams


This course presents a strategic and analytical approach to complex behavioral problems involving interactions among individuals, teams, and organizational factors. The course explores topics such as leadership, team dynamics, motivation, decision-making, power/persuasion, and conflict as they apply to the management of individuals and teams in organizations. The class utilizes case studies, experiential exercises, personal reflection, and an organizational consulting project to practice and refine students’ management skills as well as to gain insight into their own strengths and weaknesses as a manager.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to describe how individual differences impact behavior, attitudes, and performance.
  • Students will be able to describe the conditions necessary for successful team performance.
  • Students will be able to apply motivation theories to leverage human capital.
  • Students will be able to identify and describe individual and group decision-making processes.
  • Students will be able to explain the principles of influence and persuasion.
  • Students will be able to outline the principles and application of various leadership theories.
  • Students will be able to identify the drivers and consequences of organizational culture.



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