ORG 7230 - Work and Well-Being

(3 units)

This course addresses the intersection of mental and physical health and work. The workplace factors that contribute to worker stress, harassment, illness and injury will be examined along with those contributing to smoking cessation, reduction and elimination of drug and alcohol abuse, weight control and the behaviors related to health and well being. Gender issues will be addressed as they relate to matters of work and well-being including gender differences in communication patterns, leadership styles, means of dealing with conflict and handling of multiple roles.