ORG 7425A - Organization Behavior: Fundamentals and International Perspectives

(6 units)

In combination with an international work study trip, this course provides an examination of the relationship among the global economy, U.S. organizations and business practices and behavior as mediated by national culture. Drawing on a variety of perspectives, it examines the impact of culture in work settings throughout the globe including indigenous people. The work/study experience provides students insight into the social and political effects of globalization on the people and environment of the country visited. Independent investigation (research) and reporting are used in the non-travel portion of this course, in addition, to a pre work assignment and a post reflection paper based on the student’s experience.
Prerequisites: Completed or enrolled in good standing in PSY 3000 and PSY 3108, and junior status (third year of Psychology BS program).