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overview of classical, neoclassical and modern organization theories – to set the
stage for studying behavior in organizations. Distinctions will be made among
the domains of Organizational Behavior, Organizational Development and
Human Resource Management.

MGMT 541 ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
Explores the role of entrepreneurs in a free enterprise system and assesses their
contributions to economic progress and national prosperity. Emphasis is placed
on types of entrepreneurs, reasons for individuals becoming entrepreneurs,
conditions that encourage opportunities for entrepreneurs, and the personality
traits that typically characterize entrepreneurs. Moreover, the course examines
the process of starting a new venture and explains how organizations promote
entrepreneurship.

MGMT 544 Organization Theory & Behavior
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This course is designed to have students understand the clear distinctions
between organization behavior and organization theory. The intent is to explain
how organizations are structured around critical topics that are relevant for
analyzing how employees are led and motivated to perform work. Students learn
organizational theories that define the relationships between structure and job
design, technology and performance. Employee work behaviors are tied to the
socio-technical systems, techno-structural systems, and the job tasks that help
to define how work is to be performed. Taken together these topics examine and
define how the total organization operates under ideal circumstances.

MGMT 550 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide a general examination of the legal implications
of the economic exchange process. A major focus will be directed to the uniform
commercial code and its various applications as well as statutory and
administrative regulatory requirements operative in the business environment.

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