Leadership in Organizations (303-0-21)

Instructors

Tessa Elizabeth Sadie Thwaites

Meeting Info

Frances Searle Building 1441: Tues 2:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

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This course provides students with the social science tools needed to solve organizational problems and influence the actions of individuals, groups and organizations. It prepares managers to understand how to best organize and motivate the human capital of the firm, manage social networks and alliances, and execute strategic change. This is accomplished through knowledge of competitive decision making, reward system design, team building, strategic negotiation, political dynamics, corporate culture and strategic organizational design.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisites: ECON 201 & 202

Class Materials (Required)

No textbook is required. Study.net course packet will cost approximately $70.45. Other class material will be available to students via Canvas.

Class Notes

There are no waitlists for BUS_INST courses. If the class closes before your registration time, please check back.

For more information, please view sample syllabus: https://businessinstitutions.northwestern.edu/courses/course-descriptions/index.html

Class Attributes

Social and Behavioral Science Foundational Discipl
Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area
Attendance at 1st class mandatory

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Any combination of ECON 201/ECON 311/AP-IB Macro AND ECON 202/ECON 310/MMSS 211-1/AP-IB Micro credit is required to register for this course.