MSOD 614 Assessing and Experiencing Small Groups (4)

Definitions and improvements of group, and interpersonal effectiveness are the focus of this course. The course begins with a broad overview of organization theory with a particular emphasis on situating the group and small system within the firm. With that in mind, methods for increasing performance in small systems are realized through a range of direct experience with group and team formation, contracting, facilitation, interpersonal experimentation and feedback.

Student Learning Outcomes

Articulate their behaviors, values and motivations relative to team changes.
Design and implement a group formation process intervention, using relevant group dynamics theories.
Enact team-building concepts by productively working in teams with fellow classmates
Practice their ability to give and receive feedback to other people and to organizational representatives
Demonstrate understanding of design thinking in discussions about organization design and approaches to interventions
Demonstrate knowledge of sociotechnical systems and human centered design in observing and analyzing business organizations.

Grading Basis: CR/NC/IP