EDUD 731A - Organizational Leadership Theory & Practice

This core course explores over-arching topics from organization leadership theory and practice. Topics to be discussed include organizational structures, organizational cultures, motivation, recognizing individual differences, decision making, creativity, leading groups and teams, exercising power, managing conflict, working with a community, job satisfaction, and other work attitudes. Specific organizational contexts, such as healthcare, business, nonprofit and educational institutions will be explored through case studies and/or projects.