OBD 550 Culture of Learning Organizations

Focusing on group dynamics this course uses a systems approach to analyze organizational culture and develop transformative strategies to create the culture of a learning organization. The course presents theories of learning organizations. Students learn practical organization development (OD) tools or diagnosing organizational culture, facilitating dialogue, resolving conflict, and creating an action research plan for transforming a dysfunctional team into a team that reflects the culture of a learning organization. Pre-requisite(s): HRM 509 or LAP 528; or permission of Program Chair or designate. 3 semester hours