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ORD 440
Dynamics of Group and Organizational Behavior
Students examine group behavior and how group functioning affects organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on the principles of group dynamics, problem solving, decision-making, and the diagnosis and resolution of conflict.
5 Sessions/3 Credits |
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ORD 430
Organizational Analysis: Organizational Development OL
Completing this course will prepare students to situate their research project within an organization and to analyze the structure and function of that organization in light of contemporary organizational models. Participants apply theoretical knowledge about organizations to a specific organization and explore how organizations can be transformed into redemptive agents in this world and contribute to human flourishing. The final paper for this course will be chapter one of the Applied Research Project. A hybrid online course.
2 Face to face sessions and online sessions/3 Credits |
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BBL 408
Faith Perspectives
This module examines the ways people in contemporary organizations understand their world. Students identify and discuss basic human questions about what they long for, about who God is, about what is wrong with major arenas of human life and what might make things better, and about what the future holds. Through readings from the Bible and through other contemporary media, students will be introduced to the basic story of Christian theism as well as to other faith perspectives such as deism, materialism, and pantheism. Activities include small and large group discussion, reading and telling stories. Analysis and reflection on course content will be assessed through personal reflection and summary papers.
5 Sessions/3 Credits |
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ORD 464
Principles of Organizational Development
Using the literature of organizational development (OD), this course presents an overview of the historical views of the field of OD. In addition, students are introduced to the theoretical bases, terminology, and concepts used in creating an OD perspective within various organizational contexts. Through readings, class discussion, and small group activities, students learn about the types of diagnostic and data gathering tools as well as the analytic processes that will be utilized in courses to follow. A major assignment for this course is the use of an OD-type diagnostic tool to analyze an organization and the writing of a report in which the data collected is examined based on OD theory and concepts.
5 Sessions/3 Credits |
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ORD 441
Business and Interpersonal Communication
Emphasis is placed on the interpersonal skills that students may use to facilitate effective relationships. Attention is given to the importance of being an effective communicator in both interpersonal and organizational contexts. Students have the opportunity to practice and assess communication and presentation skills. Class sessions include discussion of assigned readings, role playing exercises, small group activities, and presentations. Course concepts are modeled in a final presentation as well as in a reflection paper.
5 Sessions/3 Credits |
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ORD 432
Organizational Development: Research and Resources OL
This course encourages students to develop familiarity with the literature in their major field of study and builds on the research that students began in course 430, with an emphasis on information literacy. Students will identify, access, retrieve, and summarize respected information in the field that is relevant to their research topic. In addition to identifying themes in the literature, students will compare, contrast and evaluate the major perspectives that emerge from their investigation. The final paper for this course will be chapter two of the Applied Research Project. A hybrid online course
2 Face to face sessions and online sessions/3 Credits |
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ORD 460
Organizational Dynamics
In this course, students are introduced to the theory and concepts related to individual and group behavior in organizations. Students examine the reasons why people act the way they do in organizations as well as identify methods that can improve the behavior and attitudes of organizational members. Topics related to individual and group problem solving are studied within the context or organizational structures and processes. Case studies and group practice allow students to apply these theories and concepts in presentation and written form. In addition, an application paper, in which students address an organizational problem, is submitted as part of the course assessment.
5 Sessions/3 Credits |
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ORD 461
Organizational Planning
Drawing from the conceptual and theoretical groundwork from previous courses, students explore the processes for developing and implementing plans to meet organizational goals. Approaches to diagnosing and analyzing an organization’s current position are examined that enable it to develop realistic methods for achieving future high performance. Students will utilize these approaches to develop their own organizations’ goals and plans for achieving those goals.
5 Sessions/3 Credits |
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ORD 463
Organizational Performance
This course addresses how the organization sets values, directions, and performance expectations, and how the organization’s information management system is used to support, measure, analyze and improve performance. Also included is how the organization addresses its current and future impacts on society and strengthens key constituent communities.
5 Sessions/3 Credits |
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HMT 411
Humanities OL
This humanities course is an introduction to the arts, designed to combine understanding and experiencing the arts in such a way as to enhance adult learners’ access to the arts, enhance their understanding of the arts, and heighten their understanding of the connections that exist among the arts and other kinds of experience. A hybrid online course.
2 Face to face sessions and online sessions/3 Credits |
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ORD 434
Research Methods: Organizational Development OL
This course will introduce various research methods including library research, participant observation, interviewing techniques, and questionnaire design. It will provide a Biblical rationale for using research in organizations, review and critique case studies of organizations using research, guide students in developing a research strategy for their projects, and assist students in completing their Applied Research Project contracts. The Applied Research Project is a major focus of this course. A hybrid online course.
2 Face to face sessions and online sessions/3 Credits |
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ORD 443
Interventions and Training
Students in this course study the theories, concepts, and processes from previous courses that are used to develop, implement, and sustain interventions in organizations. As part of the intervention strategy, students examine the principles for establishing effective training and development methods including design, delivery, and assessment. The major project for this course is the creation of an intervention strategy, including a training and development component applied to their organization.
5 Sessions/3 Credits |
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ORD 436
Data Analysis and Display: Organizational Development OL
In this course students will move from the collection of data in 432 to the crucial step of data analysis. Using database software students will compile and analyze the information gathered through their data collection instrument. Students will identify the key trends, communicate them with appropriate graphics and draw tentative conclusions about their data. The final paper for this course will be chapter four of the Applied Research Project, which is a complete summary and appropriate display of the data collected for the project. A hybrid online course.
2 Face to face sessions and online sessions/3 credits |
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ORD 462
Organizational Development Consulting
Drawing on material mastered so far in their program, this course enables students to work with the conceptual and practical skills for helping organizations improve, approached from two perspectives: that of the consultant and that of the organization. The course content is structured in two parts: consulting and using consultants; students prepare and engage in case studies to measure and to improve organizations’ performance.
5 session/3 credits |
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ORD 442
Values and Ethical Decision-Making
Values determine everything one thinks, says, or does. Students re-examine their existing value systems to affirm that they are legitimate and an influence on their behavior, especially in the workplace. Students learn some of the basic principles of a Christian ethic and are challenged to apply their individual ethical codes to real-life work situations.
5 sessions/3 credits |
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ORD 438
Organizational Change: Organizational Development
In this course students will move from data analysis and presentation to exploring how to implement change in their organizations. Students will explore types and forms of organizational change, the process of transforming organizations and the impact of change on people in organizations. Students will translate theoretical concepts into active strategies for implementing recommendations for change based on their research. Transformation as a redemptive concept will also be explored. The final paper for this course will be chapter five of the Applied Research Project, which includes at least one recommendation for change and an implementation plan. In addition, students will assemble finalized versions of their research projects as a requirement for this course.
5 sessions/3 credits |
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