MAIOP 547 - Group Theory and Team Dynamics

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This course focuses on in group/team structures and processes in organizations. This course provides students with the knowledge, understanding, and skills to effectively facilitate groups and teams in need of support and development. The course will teach the methodologies that internal and external consultants use to assist teams and organizations. The emphasis is on change, conflict, problem solving, team leadership, and ethical practice. This course draws from theory and research in organizational psychology, social psychology, sociology, and organizational behaviour, as well as the history, theory, methods, and applications of group theory and practice in organizational structures will be are examined. The development of competency in group facilitation methods is taught through didactic presentation, role-playing, and participation in group-designed course structure.