MGT 307\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Organization Behavior (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Managerial practices will be studied using a strong emphasis on the importance of individuals\u2019 behaviors influencing the effectiveness of organizational performance.\u00a0The course combines a review of organizational behavior, based upon theory and research in the social sciences, and a variety of individual and small group activities intended to aid students in applying theory to the management of varied organizations.\u00a0Subject matter includes key topics such as organization-structures, motivation, perception, conflict, communication, leadership, decision making, cultural diversity, and multinational perspectives for managers.<\/p>\n
MGT 318\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Human Resources Management (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
Current managerial thought recognizes the importance of human resource contributions to organizational effectiveness and goal achievement.\u00a0A key aspect of this course is the focus on state\u2011of\u2011the\u2011art systems which support basic business objectives as well as foster good working relations between employees and managers.\u00a0Topics include: human resource planning; legislative and legal requirements; staffing; performance evaluation; employee relations; and compensation. Personal computer projects are included.<\/p>\n
MGT 320\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Appraisal, Compensation & Motivation (4)<\/b><\/p>\n
The use of compensation as a motivator is a complex issue, but of paramount importance in all organizations.\u00a0Key topics include motivation theory, performance appraisal, government regulation and internal and external pay equity.\u00a0Students design a pay system for a hypothetical company.\u00a0 Prerequisite:\u00a0MGT 318.\u00a0 Cross listed with HRM 620.<\/em><\/p>\n MGT 415\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Industrial and Labor Relations (4)<\/b><\/p>\n Managerial success in many human resource-oriented work environments demand competency in the labor relations area.\u00a0Labor relations extends beyond the traditional boundaries of contracts and grievances.\u00a0This course provides the necessary background to enable the student to appreciate how the labor relations environment has developed; to function both formally and informally within that environment; and to understand economic, cultural and legal factors which may affect that environment in the future.\u00a0 Prerequisite: MGT 318 or permission of instructor.<\/p>\n MGT 425\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Human Resource Selection & Staffing (4)<\/b><\/p>\n A systematic framework for understanding the process of recruitment, selection, and retention in organizations.\u00a0This framework begins with planning, job analysis, and the analysis of external factors such as the legal environment.\u00a0Presents recruitment sources, selection methods (e.g., structured interviews, written testing, work performance samples, validation), and staffing decision making criteria, and concludes with the issue of retention (how to keep the good employees hired).\u00a0Topics include job analysis, recruitment, internal selection, external selection, testing, checking references, legal compliance, decision making, final match, and retention of employees.\u00a0Prerequisite:\u00a0MGT 318.<\/em><\/p>\n MGT 491\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Independent Study (Variable 1\u20114)<\/b><\/p>\n Extensive study and research on a particular topic of student interest under the supervision of a faculty member.\u00a0The student is required to submit a written proposal, its duration, educational goals, method of evaluation, and number of credits to be earned. Prerequisites: Matriculated students only, permission of instructor and dean of subject area.<\/em><\/p>\n MGT 492\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Management Internship (4)<\/b><\/p>\n Supervised, discipline related experience in a business organization.\u00a0 Emphasis is on application, process, and techniques used by business to sustain business and promote growth.\u00a0Specific skills and competencies needed to be a successful decision-maker will be targeted.\u00a0Oversight will be provided by the School internship coordinator and the sponsoring organization.\u00a0Periodic meetings with the supervisor, mid-semester evaluation, and a final, comprehensive written report are required. Prerequisite:\u00a0Permission of instructor.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" MGT 307\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Organization Behavior (4) Managerial practices will be studied using a strong emphasis on the importance of individuals\u2019 behaviors influencing the effectiveness of organizational performance.\u00a0The course combines a review of organizational behavior, based upon theory and research in the social sciences, and a variety of individual and small group activities intended to aid students […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":818,"menu_order":140,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-851","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/undergrad-catalog-2013-2014\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/851","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/undergrad-catalog-2013-2014\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/undergrad-catalog-2013-2014\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/undergrad-catalog-2013-2014\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/undergrad-catalog-2013-2014\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=851"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/undergrad-catalog-2013-2014\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/851\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/undergrad-catalog-2013-2014\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/818"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/undergrad-catalog-2013-2014\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=851"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}